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WorksheetsSociological Theories and Research
Total questions: 30
Worksheet time: 16mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
This theory says that society works towards cooperation and consensus
a)
conflict theory
b)
symbolic interactionism
c)
structural functionalism
2.
This theory states that people shape how society works through every day interactions.
a)
structural functionalism
b)
symbolic interactionism
c)
conflict theory
3.
This theory states that there are hidden and obvious functions to social institutions.
a)
conflict theory
b)
structural functionalism
c)
symbolic interactionism
4.
This theory looks at economic inequality in society
a)
conflict
b)
structural functionalism
c)
symbolic interactionism
5.
This theory says that people communicate by way of using symbols.
a)
conflict theory
b)
symbolic interactionism
c)
structural functionalism
6.
Which of the following most precisely defines the word "sociology"?
a)
the study of human behavior
b)
perspective study of sociologists
c)
study of cultural behavior
d)
scientific study of social structure
7.
Shopping on the Internet is convenient, and can save time. This is a ______ function of this type of shopping.
a)
latent
b)
static
c)
dynamic
d)
manifest
8.
_____ emphasize that people can communicate because they share words, gestures, and physical objects that have similar meanings to all of them.
a)
Symbolic interactionists
b)
Functionalists
c)
Conflict theorists
d)
Positivists
9.
Using e-mail has decreased the number of hand-written letters that people send to their friends and relatives. This is a ____ function of e-mails.
a)
static
b)
dynamic
c)
latent
d)
manifest
10.
Which theory states that society is a group of parts that work together for the greater good?
a)
Functional
b)
Conflict
c)
Symbolic
d)
Eastern
11.
Used to answer cause and effect, participants may receive a treatment.
a)
Naturalistic
b)
Longitudinal
c)
Experimental
d)
Survey
12.
Descriptive research where one person or group is studied in depth; ex. Genie
a)
naturalistic observation
b)
experiment
c)
correlational study
d)
case study
13.
Research method where questions are asked to subjects who report their own answers
a)
case study
b)
experiment
c)
survey
d)
naturalistic observation
14.
You decide to test your belief that men drink more soft drinks than women by finding out whether more soft drinks are consumed per day in the men's dorm than in the women's dorm. Your belief is a(n) _____, and your research prediction is a(n) ______.
a)
hypothesis; theory
b)
theory; hypothesis
c)
independent variable; dependent variable
d)
dependent variable; independent variable
15.
In which of the following are both research methodologies best described as qualitative?
a)
Closed ended questionnaire, structured interview
b)
Case study, statistical analysis
c)
Content analysis, observation using data recording sheet
d)
Open-ended questionnaire, unstructured interview
16.
Research aimed at gathering an in-depth understanding of an issue by way of open ended questioning, non-statisitical research techniques, or value-based observations.
This describes which of the following?
This describes which of the following?
a)
Quantitative Research
b)
Qualitative Research
17.
Research method where questions are asked to subjects who report their own answers
a)
case study
b)
experiment
c)
survey
d)
naturalistic observation
28.
The distribution of power in a society is of prime importance to this sociological perspective.
a)
Functionalism
b)
Conflict Theory
c)
Symbolic Interactionism
19.
A survey is useful when a sociologist wants to study a large number of people.
a)
True
b)
False
20.
If a sociologist were to analyze pre-collected data, like U.S. Census Bureau reports or U.S. Department of Labor reports, what type of research would they be doing?
a)
Primary Analysis
b)
Participant Observation
c)
Questionnaire
d)
Secondary Analysis
21.
Intended and recognized consequences of some element of society
a)
latent function
b)
manifest function
c)
theory
d)
symbol
22.
Anything that stands for something else
a)
symbol
b)
role
c)
ideal type
d)
function
23.
A negative consequence an element has on society or community for the stability of the community
a)
Versetehen
b)
ideal type
c)
dysfunction
d)
function
24.
This theory views society as traditionally unequal between men and women.
a)
Structural-Functional Theory
b)
Social Conflict Theory
c)
Feminism Theory
d)
Symbolic Interactionism Theory
25.
Jerry, a sociologist, is researching the correlation between a person’s driving habits & the length of their daily commute. He decides to send a written form to 200 randomly-chosen drivers, asking a variety of questions related to both variables. This method of research is called...
a)
Case Study
b)
Socialization
c)
Survey
d)
Sociology
26.
This sociological perspective emphasizes the role of conflict, competition, & constraint within a society.
a)
Functionalism
b)
Conflict Theory
c)
Symbolic Interactionism
27.
This sociological perspective sees society as an integrated whole, and assumes that societies will tend to return to a state of stability whenever a change occurs.
a)
Functionalism
b)
Conflict Theory
c)
Symbolic Interactionism
28.
The distribution of power in a society is of prime importance to this sociological perspective.
a)
Functionalism
b)
Conflict Theory
c)
Symbolic Interactionism
29.
Conflict theory states that the majority uses prejudice and discrimination to control a minority.
a)
True
b)
False
30.
Quantitative research uses numerical data.
a)
True
b)
False
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