Sociology Quiz

What is the definition of Sociology according to Auguste Comte?

• The study of social phenomena

• The study of individual behavior

• The study of economic systems

• The study of natural sciences

What is the main focus of 'The Sociological Imagination' by C. Wright Mills?

• Biography and history within society

• Social class distinctions

• Personal troubles and public issues

• Norms and values in society

Which social institution is considered the basic unit of society?

• Family

• State

• Education

• Religion

What is the difference between ascribed status and achieved status?

• Ascribed status is voluntary, while achieved status is involuntary.

• Ascribed status is based on personal achievements, while achieved status is based on birth.

• Ascribed status is inherited, while achieved status is not hereditary.

• Ascribed status is based on economic position, while achieved status is based on age.

What is the primary focus of Psychology compared to Sociology?

• Psychology studies society, while Sociology studies mental processes.

• Psychology studies social processes, while Sociology studies individual behavior.

• Psychology studies individual behavior, while Sociology studies society.

• Psychology studies social behavior, while Sociology studies individual behavior.

What is the main purpose of social control in society?

• To enforce strict rules and regulations

• To impose the dominance of the powerful on the rest of society

• To regulate the behavior of individuals and groups

• To encourage deviant behavior

Which social institution is often viewed as an end in itself?

• Religion

• Family

• Education

• State

What is the difference between formal and informal social controls?

• Formal social control is personal and unofficial, while informal social control is codified and systematic.

• Formal social control is uncodified, while informal social control is official and systematic.

• Formal social control is used by family, while informal social control is used by the state.

• Formal social control is used to enforce rules, while informal social control is used to reward good behavior.

What is the main purpose of conducting a survey in sociology research?

• To collect in-depth information from a small group of people

• To conduct interviews with a large number of investigators

• To generalize results for a large population based on a sample

• To establish personal relationships with respondents

What is the term used to describe errors that arise from the faults or shortcomings of the research design in a survey?

• Sampling Errors

• Non-Sampling Errors

• Margin of Error

• Reflexivity Errors