Sociology Quiz

What is the primary focus of sociology?

• Historical events and their impact

• Biological processes in humans

• Human society and social interactions

• Individual behavior and mental processes

Who is often referred to as the father of sociology?

• Auguste Comte

• Karl Marx

• Emile Durkheim

• Max Weber

Which sociologist conducted groundbreaking research on suicide rates?

• Max Weber

• Emile Durkheim

• Jane Adams

• Robert Park

What does symbolic interactionism examine?

• The development of self through interactions

• The impact of technology on social behavior

• The role of power and inequality

• The stability and functioning of society

What concept did C. Wright Mills introduce?

• Symbolic interactionism

• Sociological imagination

• Conflict theory

• Structural functionalism

What are some of the topics that sociology studies (Mark those that you think are correct)?

• Family

• Socioeconomic status

• Mental Health

• Education