Geuself Sociology Post Test

Does the Self change overtime?

• Yes

• No

Answer explanation

In a Sociological Perspective, what is the Self considered as?

• A Psychological Construct

• A Collaborative Manufacture

• A Separate Entity

• A Unified Thing

What best describes 'Role Taking'?

• Ability to reject societal norms

• Ability to create a unified self

• Ability to play different roles simultaneously

• Ability to use other people's perspective and expectations in formulating one's own behavior

According to the Sociological Perspective, what influences attitudes, behavior and life choices?

• Social Backgrounds

• Your Pet

• Religious Beliefs

• One's Intrusive Thoughts

Who is credited with the Idea of Dramaturgy?

• LeBron James

• Charles Horton Cooley

• Erving Goffman

• Sigmund Freud

What is the fundamental understanding that sociology aims to present?

• Society determines all aspects of one's life

• Individual Differences matter more than social backgrounds

• Social backgrounds influence but do not totally determine behavior and attitudes

• Society has NO IMPACT on individuals

What factor DOES NOT influence the formation of one's Sociological Self?

• Social Structures

• Culture

• Favorite Food

• Social Media

Do Social Backgrounds affect One's Behavior?

• Yes

• No

What does sociological imagination enable individuals to do?

• Connect personal concerns to broader social issues

• Enable our Intrusive Thoughts

• To be able to imagine our ideal society

• To use the events in society to our advantage

What does the sociological self encourage us to be?

• To be a trendsetter in social media

• To be outgoing and make as much friends as we can

• To be the best version of ourselves

• Empathic and understanding of other people