Sociology Chapter 1 Quiz Review - Development of Sociology

Who is considered the founder of sociology?

• Karl Marx

• Emile Durkheim

• Herbert Spencer

• Auguste Comte

Which sociologist emphasized the primary role of conflict in social change?

• Auguste Comte

• Karl Marx

• Emile Durkheim

• Herbert Spencer

What is the focus of the conflict perspective in sociology?

• Promoting consensus

• Promoting competition and change

• Analyzing social interactions

• Studying social structures

What is the main focus of the interactionist perspective in sociology?

• Symbolic representation

• Social change

• Individual interactions

• Large group analysis

What is the term for the intended consequences of something according to functionalist perspective?

• Conflict

• Dysfunction

• Latent function

• Manifest function

Which sociologist is known for applying the principles of biology to society and popularizing the evolutionary theory of social change?

• Karl Marx

• Herbert Spencer

• Auguste Comte

• Emile Durkheim

What is the ability to see the connection between the larger world and your personal life called?

• Sociological imagination

• Sociological perspective

• Social interaction

• Social structure

Which discipline studies human social behavior or institutions in a scientific manner?

• Sociology

• Anthropology

• Psychology

• Economics

Who conducted early sociological studies in Britain and the United States and advocated for improving society?

• Herbert Spencer

• Harriet Martineau

• Karl Marx

• Auguste Comte

What is the focus of sociologists?

• Individuals

• Groups

• Culture

• Society