Sociology Concepts and Theories

Who is considered the French philosopher who helped start sociology in the 1800s?

• Nicole Sweeney

• Auguste Comte

• Lin-Manuel Miranda

• William Shakespeare

What is the main focus of sociology?

• The study of atoms and molecules.

• The scientific study of society and human behavior.

• The analysis of chemical reactions.

• The study of individual psychology.

What two main elements define a society?

• Shared language and government.

• Common history and traditions.

• Shared culture and territory.

• Similar economic status and education.

What does "seeing the general in the particular" mean in sociology?

• Focusing only on individual choices without considering external factors.

• Understanding social behavior by placing it within its broader social context.

• Ignoring individual actions to study large-scale societal trends.

• Analyzing specific events without looking for recurring patterns.

What does sociology aim to understand about society's "common sense"?

• How common sense is always correct and unchanging.

• That common sense only includes harmless traditions like shaking hands.

• That common sense can change over time and might include harmful beliefs.

• Why common sense is the same for everyone in all societies.

Which of the following best describes "social location"?

• Your physical address and where you live.

• Your personal preferences and hobbies.

• Your position in society based on factors like race, class, and gender.

• The number of friends you have on social media.

What does it mean for a social group to be "marginalized"?

• The group has a lot of power and influence in society.

• The group occupies a position outside the main centers of power.

• The group is always the largest in society.

• The group prefers to live separately from others.

What major historical changes in the late 18th and 19th centuries contributed to the rise of sociology?

• The invention of the internet and global communication.

• Massive economic, social, and political upheavals like industrialization and the rise of democracy.

• A period of complete peace and stability across Europe.

• The discovery of new continents and trade routes.