Lesson 1: What is Sociology

How does the sociological perspective differ from other sciences?

• It focuses on the social level

• It focuses on the chemical level

• It focuses on the biological level

• It focuses on the physical level

What do sociologists primarily focus on?

• Individual issues

• Social issues

• Economic issues

• Political issues

Which of the following is a key focus area for sociologists?

• Personal finance

• Social interactions

• Individual health

• Personal development

What do sociologists study?

• Personal problems

• Social patterns

• Economic trends

• Political campaigns

What is the primary focus of sociology?

• • The study of individual psychology

• • The scientific study of society and human behavior

• • The examination of historical events

• • The analysis of economic systems

What does society mean?

• A group of people who share a culture and a territory

• A large city with a high population density

• A group of people with similar professions

• An organization with strict rules and regulations

What is the 'sociological imagination'?

• The ability to predict future social trends

• The skill to analyze economic data

• The method of studying individual behavior in isolation

• The ability to look for and wonder about the relationships among people and events

Which of the following is an example of a social institution?

• Private business

• A friendship group

• A Family

• An online gaming community

What does the concept of 'status' refer to in sociology?

• The economic wealth of an individual

• The connotation associated with different social positions

• The level of education achieved by an individual

• The number of social connections a person has

Which of the following best describes the 'sociological perspective'?

• Viewing society through a lens focused on individual success

• Focusing on how groups in society interact at the social level

• Concentrating on biological influences on behavior

• Analyzing historical events to understand current social dynamics