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Sociology Unit 1 Test Review

Total questions: 49

Worksheet time: 25mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Sociology is one of the oldest sciences, having been around about 400 years.

a)

True

b)

False

2.

Herbert Spencer was strongly influenced by the views of biologist

a)

Auguste Comte

b)

Karl Marx

c)

Charles Darwin

d)

Max Weber

3.

The interactionist perspective focuses on:

a)

social conflict

b)

functions of social institutions

c)

language, words, and symbols

d)

a. a macro level analysis of society.

4.

The theory that we learn about our identity by interacting with others best fits which paradigm?

a)

functionalism

b)

selfish

c)

contagion

d)

symbolic interactionism

5.

This level of sociological examination looks at society as a whole on a large scale.

a)

Macrosociology

b)

Microsociology

c)

Globalization

6.

A "code of ethics" is most like....

a)

A guide for what to consider or do before, during and after research

b)

A set of punishments or consequences

c)

A list of things that should be avoided

d)

A list of steps that must be taken after research is done

7.

The function of a social policy, process, or action that is intended, recognized, and consciously designed.

a)

Latent Function

b)

Deviant Function

c)

Manifest Function

d)

Symbolic Function

8.

This level of sociological examination looks at society on an individual or small scale.

a)

Globalization

b)

Macrosociology

c)

Microsociology

9.

Name a main perspective of looking at society.

a)

Functional Perspective

b)

Conflict Perspective

c)

Symbolic Perspective

d)

All of the above

10.

Which perspective focuses heavily on inequality and differential distribution of power and wealth?

a)

Symbolic/Interactionist Perspective

b)

Conflict Perspective

c)

Functionalist Perspective

11.

Charles Darwin coined the phrase “survival of the fittest.”

a)

True

b)

False

12.

Which perspective focuses on interactions of individuals within a society?

a)

Symbolic/Interactionist Perspective

b)

Conflict Perspective

c)

Functionalist Perspective

13.

In the Scientific Method, what is referred to as an "educated guess" call?

a)

Experiment

b)

Perspective

c)

Hypothesis

d)

Conclusion

14.

What is the scientific study of human society and interactions?

a)

Sociology

b)

Psychology

c)

Biology

d)

Chemistry

15.

Which of the following is a type of research method used by sociologists?

a)

Surveys

b)

Existing source analysis

c)

Observational study

d)

Experiment

e)

All of the above

16.

Moral principles that govern a person's behavior or the conducting of an activity.

a)

Ethics

b)

Values

c)

Norms

d)

The Belmont Report

17.

A survey is useful when a sociologist wants to study a large number of people

a)

True

b)

False

18.

W.E.B. Du Bois scientifically studied the social structure of African American communities.

a)

True

b)

False

19.

What is meant by "debriefing"?

a)

giving participants information about the study before it starts

b)

giving participants information about the study after it is complete

c)

giving participants the right to leave the study

d)

making sure all participants are paid for their role in the study

20.

The function of a social policy, process, or action that is intended, obvious, and consciously designed.

a)

Latent Function

b)

Manifest Function

c)

Deviant Function

d)

Symbolic Function

21.

The function of a social policy, process, or action that is not intended, may be hidden, or may happen accidentally.

a)

Latent Function

b)

Manifest Function

c)

Missing Function

d)

Correlation Function

22.

When conducting research, sociologists must always consider the ethical implications of their research methods.

a)

True

b)

False

23.

Which perspective focuses on stable society and working through a system of consensus and cooperation?

a)

Conflict Perspective

b)

Functionalist Perspective

c)

Symbolic/Interactionist Perspective

24.

This perspective (paradigm) of sociology emphasizes language and nonverbal communication.

a)

Symbolic Interactionism

b)

Conflict Theory

c)

Functionalism

25.

Among other things, functionalists compare __________________which are apparent and conscious, to ________________ that are often unconscious, unintended, or hidden.

a)

independent variable / dependent variable

b)

symbols/ variables

c)

behaviors/ feelings

d)

manifest functions/ latent functions

26.

Which ethical principle states participants should be free to leave the research setting whenever they wish.

a)

informed consent

b)

withdrawal

c)

confidentiality

d)

debriefing

27.

According to conflict theorists, social conflict arises from competition over limited__________________.

a)

resources

b)

social exposure

c)

awareness

d)

ideas

28.
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
29.

Symbolic interactionists say that we are able to communicate with one another because we have a set of symbols that have similar meanings to all of us.

a)

True

b)

False

30.

Sociologists rarely use data collected by the Census Bureau because it is not representative of the population.

a)

True

b)

False

31.

The __________________ sets forth the principles and ethical standards that underlie sociologists' professional responsibilities and conduct.

a)

Rules of Morals

b)

National Law Guide

c)

Regional Ethics Code

d)

ASA's Code of Ethics

32.

The expected outcome of police force is to lower crime. As a result, a lower rate of crime is an example of a(n) _______________ function.

a)

manifest

b)

latent

c)

mechanical

d)

organic

33.

Sociologists conduct research to gain knowledge.

a)

True

b)

False

34.

A researcher sends you a form to fill out concerning your favorite movies. This is an example of

a)

secondary analysis

b)

multiple causation

c)

a sample

d)

a questionnaire

35.

If participants are deceived, which other ethical issue does this automatically create?

a)

Lack of privacy

b)

lack of informed consent

c)

Lack of right to withdraw

d)

Lack of confidentiality or anonymity

36.

When an athlete holds a clenched fist over her head after scoring a point, she is using a

a)

function

b)

rationalization

c)

symbol

d)

verstehen

37.

Which of the following is the most common reason that researchers usually do not conduct surveys of an entire population?

a)

The results would not be accurate.

b)

It is usually too time-consuming and expensive to survey and entire population.

c)

Case studies are cheaper and faster than surveys.

d)

There is no reason.

38.

Sociologists rarely challenge conventional social wisdom.

a)

True

b)

False

39.

An ethical question is one about what is....(best answer)

a)

costs the most or least

b)

wrong or right

c)

easiest versus hardest

d)

most beneficial to the most people

40.

Once participants have started the research study they cannot withdraw unless the researcher gives permission.

a)

True

b)

False

41.

Typically, _________________ is provided before the study begins in the form of a signature on a detailed form explaining the study the participant will take part in.

a)

a code of ethics

b)

informed consent

c)

right to withdraw

d)

debriefing

42.

What ethical principle states that all data must be kept anonymous.

a)

informed consent

b)

confidentiality

c)

withdrawal

43.

When you try to understand your friend’s feelings by placing yourself in her situation, you are using verstehen.

a)

True

b)

False

44.

What is the sociological perspective?

a)

the ability to see the connection between the larger world and our personal lives

b)

understanding human behavior by placing it whithin its broader social context

45.

Who is considered the founder of sociology?

a)

Herbert Spencer

b)

Auguste Comte

c)

Karl Marx

d)

Emile Durkheim

46.

The concept of _ aims to find out at what point a personal trouble becomes a social issue.

(a)  

47.

Which of the following events set the stage for the beginning of sociology?

a)

The Industrial Revolution

b)

Social upheaval in the late 1800s

c)

The American & French Revolutions

d)

All of these

48.

Sociology is one of the newest sciences having emerged around about 250 years ago.

a)

True

b)

False

49.

What are 3 ethical issues that occurred during Milgram's Obedience Experiment?

a)

Deception

b)

Plagerism

c)

Protection from Harm

d)

Right to Withdrawl