Sociology Basics

What is the process through which individuals learn and internalize the values, beliefs, and norms of a society?

• assimilation

• indoctrination

• acculturation

• socialization

How do sociologists define culture?

• Culture does not influence societal norms or behaviors.

• Culture is the shared beliefs, values, norms, & behaviors.

• Culture is static and unchanging over time.

• Culture is solely based on individual beliefs and values.

What term refers to the organized patterns of social relationships and social institutions that together constitute society?

• social structure

• societal arrangement

• cultural framework

• community organization

What is the term for behavior that violates social norms and elicits a negative reaction from others?

• deviant behavior

• misfit behavior

• unconventional behavior

• abnormal behavior

What are the two main types of research methods used in sociology?

• survey research and case study research

• secondary research and primary research

• quantitative research and qualitative research

• experimental research and observational research

What is the primary agent of socialization in most societies?

• Government

• School

• Peers

• Family

What term refers to the shared beliefs, values, and practices that characterize a social group?

• Norms

• Culture

• Heritage

• Tradition

What are the components of social structure?

• Institutions, groups, statuses, roles, values, norms

• Individuals, communities, societies

• Laws, regulations, policies

• Beliefs, traditions, customs

What is the term for the process by which individuals and groups are brought into conformity with dominant social expectations?

• assimilation

• conformity

• adaptation

• socialization

What is the term for the systematic study of human society and social behavior?

• biology

• chemistry

• anthropology

• sociology