Quarter I Review Test

Which of the following best defines Social Science?

• The study of living organisms and their environments

• The study of physical matter and its properties

• The study of society and human relationships

• The study of natural phenomena in space

The emergence of Social Science as a distinct field was largely influenced by:

• The discovery of electricity

• The invention of the printing press

• The development of quantum physics

• The Industrial Revolution and Enlightenment

Which discipline focuses on the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services?

• Anthropology

• Economics

• Psychology

• Sociology

Natural Science primarily studies:

• Natural phenomena and physical laws

• Social institutions and interactions

• Economic policies and systems

• Human thought processes

In Structural Functionalism, a manifest function is:

• A dysfunctional behavior

• A harmful effect on society

• A recognized, intended outcome

• A hidden, unintended outcome

According to Marxism, the struggle between the bourgeoisie and the proletariat is known as:

• Class conflict

• Functional harmony

• Social learning

• Symbolic negotiation

Symbolic Interactionism emphasizes:

• Social structures and their functions

• Biological instincts shaping behavior

• Class struggles and economic power

• Shared meanings and interpretations in daily life

In Operant Conditioning, a behavior followed by a reward is more likely to be:

• Forgotten

• Ignored

• Punished

• Repeated

The part of the personality that operates on the pleasure principle is the:

• Ego

• Id

• Preconscious

• Superego

According to Freud, thoughts and feelings we are aware of are in the:

• Conscious

• Id

• Preconscious

• Unconscious