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Sociology 101

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Introduction:
"This quiz is about Sociology. You will be tested on everything from founding sociologists to specialized terms. How much do you know about this fascinating discipline?"


1. What is the definition of the term "sociology"?
    The examination of social environments.
    The discipline designed to understand, explain, and predict changes in our environment.
    The norms, values, and beliefs of a society.
    The discipline that studies society and how people behave.


2. Which founding sociologist identified the bourgeoisie and proletariat classes?
    Herbert Spencer
    Max Weber
    Emile Durkheim
    Karl Marx


3. Which of the three perspectives in Sociology focuses on one-on-one relationships?
    Differential Association Theory
    Conflict Theory
    Symbolic Interactionism
    Functionalism


4. What is the Sapir-Whorf hypothesis?
    The idea that language creates ways of thinking and perceiving.
    The idea that there are specified times when it is acceptable to break norms.
    The idea that gestures supplement our words.
    The idea that society has several different groups.


5. Which of these is not one of the U.S. values?
    Achievement
    Leisure
    Tradition
    Youthfulness


6. What are the three elements of the looking-glass self?
    Imagine, Interpret, and Develop
    Id, Ego, and Superego
    Imitation, Play, and Games
    Anger, Disgust, and Fear


7. Which of these is NOT a stage in the development of reasoning?
    Semi-Operational
    Preoperational
    Sensorimotor
    Formal Operational


8. If a person is 54 years old, which of stages in the Life Course is he in?
    Early Middle Years
    Young Adulthood
    Early Older Years
    Later Middle Years


9. Which is an example of a "master status"?
    College Graduate
    Woman
    President
    Elementary School Teacher


10. Which of these is NOT one of the functions required for a society to survive?
    Replace Members
    Produce Goods
    Preserve Order
    Exert Dominance


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