Brain Busters

What is the sociological imagination according to C. Wright Mills?

• a) The ability to see social patterns that influence individuals

• b) The individual's awareness of their personal lens

• c) The capacity to address personal problems collectively

• d) The understanding of social structures and their impact on society

Why is it important to understand the relationship between different structures of the contemporary world?

• a) To broaden our imagination and explore social realities

• b) To analyze the intricacies of global mechanisms

• c) To cure a parochial outlook and become open-minded

• d) To maintain social equilibrium and socialize with others

According to C. Wright Mills, why is it crucial to exercise sociological imagination?

• a) To connect personal problems to underlying structural obstacles

• b) To focus solely on personal experiences and viewpoints

• c) To understand the history of a society without considering individuals

• d) To address larger social issues through collective action

What does the example of student tardiness in Metro Manila illustrate?

• a) The influence of traffic and transportation malfunctions

• b) The correlation between student behavior and academic performance

• c) The impact of urban population on the city's congestion

• d) The role of family planning in controlling population growth

Why do Filipinos migrate from rural to urban areas?

• a) To find sustainable jobs and better living standards

• b) Due to the lack of knowledge in family planning

• c) Because of the influence of traditional Christian values

• d) To escape the unbalanced discourse on development

What is the interdisciplinary approach needed to understand globalization and the contemporary world?

• a) A narrow and specialized perspective

• b) An isolated and individualistic viewpoint

• c) A holistic and interconnected understanding

• d) A parochial and limited approach

According to Claudio and Abinales, what differentiates globalization from neoliberal globalization?

• a) The expansion of social relations and consciousness

• b) The creation of an international framework for profit maximization

• c) The conceptualization of market globalism

• d) The impact on economic, political, and cultural processes

What are the attributes of globalization mentioned in the article?

• a) Economic connectivity, social media platforms, and time-space restructuring

• b) Cultural exchanges, political alliances, and technological advancements

• c) Non-government organizations, overseas workers' rights, and social media impact

• d) Time-space restructuring, social connectivity, and subjective consciousness

What are the components of a nation-state?

• a) National citizen, national territory, and global administration

• b) Global citizen, international territory, and national administration

• c) National citizen, national territory, and national administration

• d) International citizen, global territory, and global administration

What is the main concept driving interdependence between nations?

• a) Increased territorial expansion

• b) Intensified social relations

• c) Technological advancements

• d) Global governance structures