Sociology Unit 1 Practice Test

What is sociology?

• Sociology is the study of society and social behavior.
• Sociology is the analysis of individual behavior.
• Sociology is the study of physical sciences.
• Sociology focuses solely on economic systems.

What is anthropology?

• Anthropology is the study of humans and their societies.
• Anthropology focuses solely on ancient civilizations.
• Anthropology is the study of plants and their growth.
• Anthropology is the study of animals and their habitats.

What is psychology?

• Psychology is the scientific study of the mind and behavior.
• Psychology is the art of communication.
• Psychology focuses solely on animal behavior.
• Psychology is the study of physical health.

What is the "sociological perspective"?

• The idea that individual behavior is influenced by society

• A psychological approach to individual behavior
• A method to analyze economic trends for social science

• A historical perspective on societal changes

Who is considered the father of sociology because of his work on the "sociological perspective"?

• Max Weber
• Auguste Comte
• C. Wright Mills
• Emile Durkheim

Which of these answers best defines "social phenomenon"?

• A scientific study of individual behavior

• A behavior or trend that occurs within a society

• A historical event that shaped society

• A personal opinion about social issues

What is Karl Marx known for?

• His theories on animal behavior.

• His work in physics and chemistry.

• Conflict Theory and the theories of communism & socialism

• His contributions to modern art.

What is Emile Durkheim known for?

• Founding the perspective of functionalism.

• Contributions to political science.

• Known for theories on economic development.
• Pioneering work in psychology and behaviorism.

What is Max Weber known for?

• Founding the Symbolic-Interactionist perspective

• Founding the conflict perspective

• Founding the neuroscientific perspective

• Max Weber is better known for his work in physics.

Who is August Comte?

• August Comte was a father of sociology.

• August Comte was a famous painter.
• August Comte is a British economist.
• August Comte is known for his contributions to psychology.