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What is Sociology quiz

Authored by Ryan Czarnecki

Social Studies

12th Grade

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1.

FILL IN THE BLANKS QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

The systematic study of human society

(a)  

2.

FILL IN THE BLANKS QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What is it called when sociologists develop theories to explain people’s behavior in the real world. Do research to test theories (surveys, data analysis, social observation, etc.)

(a)  

3.

MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Three general categories of sociological theory

Structural-Functional Approach

Social Conflict Approach

Symbolic Interaction Approach

Sociological Perspective Approach

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

  • Society is a complex system of structures (family, workplace, religion, schools, government, etc.) that we operate within as individuals.  structural-functional approach/Most famous theorist: Emile Durkheim.

Structural-Functional Approach

Symbolic Interaction Approach

Social Conflict Approach

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

  • Society is an arena of inequality that leads to conflict and change. (Class, gender, race, age.)

  • Does one group have more power, money, education, social standing than others? If so, inequality and potential conflict. 

  • Dominant vs. disadvantaged…

  • Most famous theorist: Karl Marx

Social Conflict Approach

Symbolic Interaction Approach

Structural-Functional Approach

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

  • Society is the product of everyday interactions between people. 

  • More micro than macro…

  • Importance of relationships, symbols, roles, and the meaning we attach to them. 

  • Most famous theorist: Max Weber (view situations from perspective of others)

Structural-Functional Approach

Symbolic Interaction Approach

Social Conflict Approach

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