Sociology Quiz

Microsociology primarily studies:

• The influence of the government on culture

• Small group interactions and individual social behavior

• How economic systems shape political power

• The evolution of human societies

Which of the following best describes a sociological perspective?

• Viewing personal experiences as isolated events

• Recognizing how society influences individual behavior

• Ignoring cultural differences in human behavior

• Explaining human behavior only through genetics

True or False: Culture consists only of a society's material objects and technological advancements.

• True

• False

In sociology, the _________ perspective focuses on how individuals create meaning through interactions with others.

• symbolic interactionism

• functionalism

• conflict theory

• structuralism

Which theoretical perspective emphasizes how shared symbols and interactions create social meaning?

• Functionalism

• Conflict Theory

• Symbolic Interactionism

• Social Darwinism

Which sociologist developed the concept of the sociological imagination?

• Max Weber

• Karl Marx

• C. Wright Mills

• Emile Durkheim

What is culture?

• Only material objects

• Shared beliefs, values, and practices

• Individual preferences

• Genetic traits

Which type of norm carries serious social consequences if violated?

• Folkways

• Mores

• Traditions

• Habits