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Multiple Choice questions for Sociology Unit 1MULTIPLE CHOICE
(1) The micro approach is significant because it allows
sociologists to: (a) focus on the flaws of human beings (b)
identify the meaning behind certain actions (c) consider the
effects people have on society (d) identify the conflict
between groups
2. All of the following men are structural functionalists
EXCEPT (A) Emile Durkheim (B) Robert Merton (C) George
Meads (D) Herbert Spencer
(3). Functionalism and Marxism are similar in that they are
structural theories. This means that (a) They believe that
social structures are irrelevant in society (b) They believe that
society is made up of interrelated parts (c) They believe that
social institutions have power over people (d) They believe
that people shape the social structures of society
Answers: 1. The correct answer is C. The micro approach is of
the view that people are the ones who shape society. While
society can indeed shape people, we are not puppets. 2. The
correct answer is C. George Meads is a strong proponent of
symbolic interaction. He is an interactionists at heart and
believes that society can only be studied by considering the
meaning behind certain actions. All the other men are
considered forefathers of functionalism.
,2. 3. The correct answer is B. Both the functionalists and the
Marxists are of the view that society is structural or is made
of different parts. The functionalists see these parts as social
institutions - the marxists see these parts as the economy
and other social institutions.
Unit 1 Multiple Choice Questions 1. Counter cultures are
important in society because (A) It reflects the ability of
culture to change in society (B) It reveals the level of
inequality in society (C) It reflects the ability of social
institutions to adapt to new things (D) It illustrates the value
of culture in society
2. It is often difficult for sociologists to ignore their personal
values in sociological research because (A) They are humans
and humans are imperfect (B) They often have to come in
contact with the subject of their research (C) Objectivity is
frown upon (D) It is the best way to truly study society
3. The Marxists are of the view that the school employs
WHAT to ensure conformity? (A) Punitive measures (B) The
hidden cirriculum (C) Labelling (D) None of the Above
4. The lorde family can be used as an example of A vertical
mobility B horizontal mobility C intra_ generational mobility
D intergeneratinal mobility
5. Which of the following can be considered a similarity
between the family based on a common law union and family
based on a visiting unions? A) in both units there are stable
, father figures B) the mother is more likely to be the head of
the household C) both types of units are relatively stable D)
both family types are recognized as legal entities
6. For Weber, all of the following have Characterized the
Interactionists perspective EXCEPT (A) Conflict (B) Technology
(C) Values and beliefs (D) Religion
7. Ethnocentrism means (a) Superiority of ones own culture
(b) Inferiority of ones own culture (c) Both of these (d) None
of these
8. Primogeniture refers to a) kinship networks b) a primitive
society c) inheritance given to a first born son d) the passing
on of tradition from parent to child
9. Which family type is least affected by poverty? a) extended
family b) matrifocal c) nuclear d) single parent
10. People make sense of their world through an
understanding of everyday rules. This view is expressed by a)
Marxists b) Interactionists c) Functionalists d) Feminists
11. Which concept is associated with a variety of religious
belief systems in a society? a, pluralism b.extremism
c.syncretism d. fundamentalism
12. Social researchers are often criticized for not adhering to
ethical principles in research. Which of the following is not
and ethical principle? A) the right to privacy B) the consent of
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