DISS- Long Quiz

Who is credited with the drawing of the "Vitruvian Man"?

• Michelangelo

• Michelangelo

• Leonardo da Vinci

• Donatello

What is the term used to describe the perspective or "lens" through which social realities are viewed?

• Camera filter

• Social lens

• Theoretical perspective

• Cognitive view

What does the concept of 'Social Darwinism' suggest about societies?

• All societies are inherently equal

• Stronger and more advanced societies naturally dominate weaker ones

• Societies evolve without competition

• Societal progress is random and unstructured

What is the relationship between infant development and understanding human social nature?

• It shows that infants have no impact on societal understanding

• It reveals how infants can shape adult behavior

•  It provides insights into how we grow as social beings

• It is irrelevant to social sciences

How does the analogy of photography reflect the concept of 'truth' in the portrayal of social reality?

• Photography always captures unfiltered truths

• It questions the authenticity of what is presented by showing how moments are choreographed

• Photography eliminates bias and creates objective realities
  
  

• It presents truth as it existed in historical times

What is the significance of using the 'body' as a heuristic device in classical social theories?

•  It highlights physical strength in societal development

• It is irrelevant to modern social science studies

• It only applies to understanding ancient societies

• It serves as a metaphor to understand interconnected societal roles and structures

How does classical social theories related to the discourse of modernity?

• They were designed to address challenges brought by modernity

• They have no connection to modernity

• They only apply to pre-modern societies
  
  

• They avoid dealing with societal changes

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of modernity?

• Superstition and folklore

• Technological innovation

• Rational and scientific thought

• Individualism

In what way can subjective accounts in social research become credible and valid?

• By aligning with historical records

• Through intersubjective validation

• By relying solely on primary sources

• Through scientific experimentation

Which of the following is a central theme in the concept of modernity?

• Preservation of cultural traditions
  
  

• Shift to rational and scientific approaches

• Rejection of technological advancements

• Dominance of colonial power