Sociology Quizs

Verstehen

• Understanding social behavior by putting yourself in the place of others

• A method of analyzing statistical data

• A theory of cognitive development

• A technique for improving memory retention

Sociological Perspective

• A view that looks at behavior of groups, not individuals

• A focus on individual behavior and choices

• An analysis of economic factors in society

• A study of historical events and their impact on culture

Participant Observation

• A method where the researcher observes without interacting with the group

• A case study where the researcher becomes a member of the group being studied

• A technique that involves surveys and questionnaires

• An observational study conducted in a laboratory setting

Open-Ended Questions

• Questions that require a yes or no answer

• Questions that can be answered with a single word

• Questions a person is to answer in his or her own words

• Questions that have a fixed set of responses

Variable

• A fixed characteristic that does not change

• A characteristic that is subject to change

• An unchangeable property of an object

• A measurement that remains constant

Dramaturgy

• Approach that depicts human interaction as theatrical performances

• A method of analyzing literary texts

• A style of playwriting focused on dialogue

• A technique for stage direction in theater

Causation

• The belief that events occur in predictable ways and that one event leads to another

• The idea that events are random and unrelated

• The concept that all events are predetermined and unchangeable

• The theory that events can occur without any cause

Social Structure

• The patterned interaction of people in social relationships

• A random collection of individuals

• A hierarchy of power and authority

• The physical layout of a community

Sociological Imagination

• The ability to see the link between society and self

• The ability to analyze personal experiences without societal context

• The ability to understand only individual behavior

• The ability to ignore societal influences on personal choices

Interview

• A survey method in which a trained researcher asks questions and records the answers

• A method of collecting data through written questionnaires

• A technique for analyzing existing data

• A process of observing subjects in their natural environment