Sociology Quiz

What is the primary focus of sociology?

• Individual behavior

• Human society and social behavior

• Biological processes

• Economic systems

Which sociologist is known for the concept of the ‘sociological imagination’?

• Karl Marx

• Max Weber

• Wright Mills

• Émile Durkheim

What term describes the norms, values, and beliefs of a society?

• Culture

• Socialization

• Institutions

• Roles

Which of the following is NOT a primary agent of socialization?

• Family

• Media

• Peers

• Government

What is the process by which individuals learn and internalize the values and norms of their culture?

• Assimilation

• Socialization

• Acculturation

• Integration

Which term refers to the expected behaviors associated with a particular status?

• Role

• Norm

• Value

• Culture

What is the term for a group that rejects the dominant culture’s norms and values?

• Subculture

• Counterculture

• Ethnocentric group

• Minority group

Which sociological perspective focuses on the macro-level structures of society?

• Symbolic Interactionism

• Functionalism

• Conflict Theory

• Feminism

Who is associated with the concept of ‘anomie’?

• Karl Marx

• Max Weber

• Émile Durkheim

• Auguste Comte

Which research method involves the systematic observation of social behavior in its natural setting?

• Survey

• Experiment

• Participant Observation

• Content Analysis