Introduction to Sociology

What is the primary focus of sociology?

• a) The study of individual behavior

• b) The study of the universe

• c) The study of human societies and social behavior

• d) The study of biology

Who is known as the 'father of sociology'?

• a) Karl Marx

• b) Herbert Spencer

• c) Emile Durkheim

• d) Auguste Comte

Which sociologist introduced the concept of 'survival of the fittest'?

• a) Emile Durkheim

• b) Max Weber

• c) Herbert Spencer

• d) Karl Marx

Karl Marx is best known for his theories on:

• a) Social solidarity

• b) Bureaucracy

• c) Capitalism and class struggle

• d) Positivism

Which concept is Emile Durkheim associated with?

• a) Rationalization

• b) Anomie

• c) Class conflict

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  d) Social Darwinism

Max Weber's most significant contribution to sociology was his theory on:

• a) Functionalism

• b) Class conflict

• c) Bureaucracy and rationalization

• d) Social evolution

The term 'sociology' was first coined by:

• a) Herbert Spencer

• b) Max Weber

• c) Emile Durkheim

• d) Auguste Comte

Which of the following is NOT a key area of study in sociology?

• a) Economics

• b) Culture

• c) Social institutions

• d) Social change

How does sociology differ from psychology?

• a) Sociology focuses on biological processes, while psychology studies social interactions

• b) Sociology studies societies and social behavior, while psychology focuses on individual behavior and mental processes

• c) Sociology is concerned with individual behavior, while psychology focuses on societal structures

• d) Sociology and psychology are the same disciplines

Which founding father of sociology emphasized the role of religion in social cohesion?

• a) Karl Marx

• b) Max Weber

• c) Herbert Spencer

• d) Emile Durkheim