Introduction to Sociology – Chapter 1 Exam

The study of human society and social behavior is called:

• Psychology

• Sociology

• Anthropology

• Economics

The organized pattern of social relationships and institutions that together compose society is known as:

• Social structure

• Social class

• Social interaction

• Social dynamics

The ability to see the connection between personal experiences and larger social forces is called:

• Sociological perspective

• Sociological imagination

• Rationalization

• Symbolic interactionism

The theory that knowledge should be derived from scientific observation is known as:

• Rationalization

• Verstehen

• Positivism

• Functionalism

Which of the following refers to the study of social order and stability?

• Social dynamics

• Social statics

• Conflict perspective

• Symbolic interactionism

Which term refers to the study of how society changes over time?

• Rationalization

• Dramaturgy

• Social dynamics

• Social statics

According to Karl Marx, the wealthy owners of the means of production are called:

• Proletariat

• Bourgeoisie

• Capitalists

• Rationalists

A person who invests money in businesses to make a profit is a:

• Sociologist

• Bourgeoisie

• Capitalist

• Proletariat

Which of the following is a broad explanation of the relationships among various parts of society?

• Sociological imagination

• Theoretical perspective

• Rationalization

• Dramaturgy

Which sociological perspective emphasizes the contributions of each part of society to the whole?

• Conflict perspective

• Functionalism

• Symbolic interactionism

• Positivism