Advanced Sociology Quiz: Understanding Society

Which sociological perspective emphasizes the interconnectedness of social institutions and their contribution to overall social stability?

• Conflict theory
• Functionalism
• Symbolic interactionism
• Feminist theory

In Marx's theory, what is the relationship between the bourgeoisie and the proletariat characterized by?

• Mutual cooperation
• Exploitation
• Equal partnership
• Mentorship

Which type of society is characterized by the use of simple tools and a nomadic lifestyle?

• Industrial society
• Agrarian society
• Hunter-gatherer society
• Information society

What concept did Max Weber use to describe the increasing rationalization of society?

• Social solidarity
• Iron cage
• Collective conscience
• Alienation

Which sociologist introduced the concept of 'anomie' to describe a state of normlessness in society?

• Karl Marx
• Max Weber
• Émile Durkheim
• George Herbert Mead

What term describes the process by which individuals internalize the norms and values of their society?

• Socialization
• Acculturation
• Assimilation
• Enculturation

Which of the following best exemplifies Cooley's concept of the 'looking-glass self'?

• Believing you're smart because you get good grades
• Feeling confident because others compliment your appearance
• Changing your behavior to fit in with a new group
• Developing a skill through repeated practice

What term describes the tension that occurs when one social role interferes with another?

• Role strain
• Role conflict
• Status inconsistency
• Social mobility

Which sociological perspective focuses on how people create and interpret meanings in their daily interactions?

• Functionalism
• Conflict theory
• Symbolic interactionism
• Social constructionism

What concept refers to the process by which a prediction or expectation comes true simply because someone believed it would?

• Self-fulfilling prophecy
• Cognitive dissonance
• Confirmation bias
• Stereotype threat