Sociology Basics Quiz (unit1prep)

The sociological perspective always focuses on

• Individuals

• Groups

• Governments

• Criminals

The patterned interaction of people in social relationships is called

• Sociological imagination

• Sociological perspective

• Social structure

• Social dynamics

Who is commonly recognized as the father of sociology?

• Herbert Spencer

• Emile Durkheim

• Max Weber

• Auguste Comte

Two early contributors to American sociology are Jane Addams and

• Max Weber

• W.E.B. DuBois

• Herbert Spencer

• Harriet Martineau

Which of the following is NOT an assumption of the conflict perspective?

• A society experiences inconsistency and conflict everywhere

• A society tends to seek relative stability

• A society is continually subjected to change

• A society involves the constraint and coercion of some members by others

The theoretical perspective that focuses on interaction among people based on mutually understood symbols is

• Functionalism

• Conflict Theory

• Rationalization

• Symbolic Interactionism

Sociologists are expected to remain unbiased when conducting social research. This is the principle of ___________.

• Objectivity

• Open reason

• Verifiability

• Idealism

The __________ variable influences or causes changes to occur in the __________ variable.

• Independent, dependent

• Dependent, independent

• Controlled, manipulated

• Responding, constant

Which of the following is a manifest function of school?

• Socialization

• Creation of new relationships

• Teach various skills & subjects such as math or science

• Development of social skills

Which of the following sociological theoretical perspectives recognizes the contributions of each part of society, such as school or the family?

• Conflict Theory

• Functionalism

• Symbolic Interactionism

• Social Analysis Theory