GEDU1002 Module 3.1 Sociology theories quiz

What is the closest definition of sociology out of the following

• .Scientific study of human function & processes

• Scientific study of society, culture & human social behaviour

• Scientific study of human interaction & history

• Scientific study of food, culture & nature

What are the 4 key concepts of sociological framework?

• Technology, Electronic, Elemental and Critical

• Biological, Social, Psychological and Critical

• Behaviour, Emotion, Historical and Critical

• Structural, Historical, Cultural and Critical

Who has been nicknamed “the father of sociology”?

• Emile Durkheim

• Karl Marx

• Auguste Comte

• Max Weber

What model be be used in sociology to analyse problems?

• 1. emotional intelligence frameword

• 1. collectivistic cultures framework

• 1. sociological imagination framework 

• Biophysicalsocial Framework

Which one of the following captures one of August Comte's main ideas?

• Know yourself to improve yourself

• Be yourself to improve yourself

• Sociology is pure religion and insights derived from modern advances

• There is no success without failure

What are Karl Marx’s official terms for the two 2 classes?

• Rich & Poor

• The 99% & the 1%

• Working & Wealthy

• Bourgeoisie & Proletariat

Which of the following concepts did Emile Durkheim explore in depth?

• 1. protestant ethic

• 1. functional world

• 1. conflict theory

• functionalism

What’s the main cycle of Karl Marx conflict theory?

• Feudalism > Capitalism > Socialism

• Theocracy > Democracy > Socialism

• Feudalism > Democracy > Capitalism

How does Durkheim describe functionalism? 

• society is one large entity made up of several interacting parts

• It is the study of morals and ethics

• He explored how biology functions in society

• It consist out of the bio, psycho and social factors.

Why is there so much unemployment according to Marx?

• Because governments exploit people

• Because we are so good at making things effectively

• Because humans are lazy

• Because we are greedy