Sociology Quiz

Which theoretical perspective emphasizes how shared symbols and interactions create social meaning?

• Functionalism

• Conflict Theory

• Symbolic Interactionism

• Social Darwinism

Which sociologist developed the concept of the sociological imagination?

• Max Weber

• Karl Marx

• C. Wright Mills

• Emile Durkheim

Which perspective focuses on how society maintains stability and order?

• Symbolic Interactionism

• Conflict Theory

• Functionalism

• Exchange Theory

What is a social norm?

• A law enforced by police

• Personal preferences

• Expected patterns of behavior

• Individual habits

Which best describes macrosociology?

• Study of small group interactions

• Analysis of large-scale social patterns

• Individual behavior research

• Personal relationship studies

What is culture?

• Only material objects

• Shared beliefs, values, and practices

• Individual preferences

• Genetic traits

Which is a primary goal of sociology?

• Individual counseling

• Understanding group behavior

• Personal development

• Economic planning

Which perspective emphasizes power inequality in society?

• Functionalism

• Conflict Theory

• Symbolic Interactionism

• Social Exchange Theory

Which type of norm carries serious social consequences if violated?

• Folkways

• Mores

• Traditions

• Habits

What characterizes microsociology?

• Study of face-to-face interactions

• Analysis of entire societies

• Global economic patterns

• Historical trends