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Sociology

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  • Q1
    What term refers to the belief that one's own culture is superior to others and should be used as the standard by which all other cultures are judged?
    Cultural relativism
    Multiculturalism
    Ethnocentrism
    Xenophobia
    30s
  • Q2
    What is the term used to describe the process through which people acquire the cultural values and norms of a society?
    Segregation
    Acculturation
    Socialization
    Assimilation
    30s
  • Q3
    Which sociological perspective focuses on how individuals and groups interpret and give meaning to their social interactions?
    Conflict theory
    Feminist theory
    Structural functionalism
    Symbolic interactionism
    30s
  • Q4
    What is the sociological perspective that examines how education, religion, and politics influence society?
    Conflict theory
    Feminist theory
    Structural functionalism
    Symbolic interactionism
    30s
  • Q5
    What is socialization in sociology?
    The process by which individuals learn and internalize the culture and social norms of their society
    The study of social media platforms and their impact
    The process by which individuals rebel against societal norms
    The act of organizing social events and gatherings
    30s
  • Q6
    What is the concept of social stratification in sociology?
    The division of society into different hierarchical layers or classes based on factors such as wealth, power, and social status
    The act of rebelling against societal norms
    The study of different social media platforms
    The process of organizing social events and gatherings
    30s
  • Q7
    What is a social institution in sociology?
    An individual's personal beliefs and values
    A physical building where social events are held
    A complex set of social norms, roles, and structures that organize and guide behavior within a particular sphere of society
    A concept related to statistical analysis
    30s
  • Q8
    What is the sociological concept of socialization?
    The study of social media platforms and their impact
    The process by which individuals rebel against societal norms
    The act of organizing social events and gatherings
    The process by which individuals learn and internalize the culture and social norms of their society
    30s
  • Q9
    What is the sociological concept of culture?
    The process of challenging social norms
    The shared beliefs, values, norms, behaviors, and artifacts that characterize a group or society
    The study of individual personalities
    The act of organizing social events and gatherings
    30s
  • Q10
    What is social inequality in sociology?
    The act of organizing social events and gatherings
    The study of social media platforms and their impact
    The unequal distribution of resources, opportunities, and power among individuals or groups within a society
    The process of rebelling against societal norms
    30s
  • Q11
    What is the labeling theory in relation to deviance?
    The labeling theory posits that deviance is solely influenced by peer pressure
    The labeling theory suggests that individuals become deviant as a result of being labeled or stigmatized by society
    The labeling theory argues that people engage in deviant behavior due to personal choice
    The labeling theory claims that deviance is predetermined by genetics
    30s
  • Q12
    According to conflict theory, social inequality is caused by:
    Individual choices and abilities
    Lack of government regulation
    Natural variations in human capabilities
    Power struggles between different social groups
    30s
  • Q13
    Which sociological theory emphasizes the role of social interaction in shaping individual behavior?
    Feminist Theory
    Conflict Theory
    Symbolic Interactionism
    Structural Functionalism
    30s
  • Q14
    According to the theory of social constructivism, what shapes our perception of reality?
    Social interactions and cultural norms
    Historical events
    Individual personality traits
    Biological factors
    30s
  • Q15
    According to the theory of functionalism, what is the primary function of social institutions?
    Promoting individual freedom and autonomy
    Maintaining social order and stability
    Eliminating social inequalities
    Facilitating social change and progress
    30s

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