Sociology Test Prep

What do sociologist study?

• Evolution

• Social Classes

• Brain Function

• Social Behaviours

Which of the following is an example of Microsociology?

• Studying places of worship across the country

• Studying why people commit crimes

• Studying if men commit more crimes than women

• Studying a religion within a group

Which of the following is NOT an Agent of Socialization

• Peers

• Religion

• Shopping Mall

• Government

What is the way you define yourself that allows us to interact socially with people in different situations?

• Social identity

• Social Role

• Role Theory

• Resocialization

Which School of Thought believed: society favours men from socially constructed ideas and women are "alienated" because of it.

• Conflict Theory

• Structural Functionalism

• Symbolic Interactionism

• Feminist Theory

What does an Organized serial killer do?

• Impulsive

• Abduct victims in one place

• Socially Inadequate

• Low Intelligence

Which of the following is NOT a reason why people abuse their children?

• They had abusive parents

• Lack of parenting support

• Resolved mental health issues

• Own emotional frustrations

What is it called when most groups set out rules on how to behave?

• Norms

• Rewards

• Behaviours

• Sanctions

Which of the following is an example of Informal Group?

• Family

• Neighbours

• Sports Team

• Online Group

What was the purpose of the Stanford Prison Experiment?

• Test the power of conformity

• Test if there is difference between conformity and compliance

• Test if people would give up their seats in the subway

• Test how roles influence behaviours