2025 Chapter 1 Sociology Test

What does the sociological perspective help you understand about people?

• That all people are individualistic beings

• That all people are social beings

• That all people are competitive beings

• That all people are isolated beings

What is one example of how learned behavior is influenced by others, according to the sociological perspective?

• Choosing a career path

• The clothes that you wear

• Developing personal hobbies

• Selecting a favorite book

What is a likely consequence of always doing what you want to do?

• Increased individual growth

• No conflict

• Conflict

• Universal agreement

What might happen if you always do what others want you to do?

• Increased conflict

• No individual growth

• Universal agreement

• Increased independence

What is one benefit of using sociological imagination?

• It helps in understanding the effects of events.

• It allows for predicting future events.

• It simplifies complex social behaviors.

• It eliminates the need for social research.

What does sociological imagination encourage us to do regarding human social behavior?

• Accept common interpretations without question.

• Ignore social behavior entirely.

• Question common interpretations of human social behavior.

• Focus solely on personal experiences.

How do sociologists use history in their studies?

• To compare different cultures

• To focus on individual behavior

• To explain current social behaviors and attitudes

• To study group behavior

Which field examines government policy on economic growth and stability?

• Biology

• Chemistry

• Economics

• Physics

What are the choices that people make on how to spend their money called?

• Financial decisions

• Biological needs

• Chemical reactions

• Physical activities

What is the primary focus of Political Science?

• The study of ancient cultures

• The examination of the organization and operation of governments

• The analysis of economic trends

• The exploration of historical events