Introduction to Sociology MCQs

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1. What is sociology?
(A) The study of society and social behavior
(B) The study of the individual mind
(C) The study of physical health
(D) The study of environmental science

2. Who is considered the father of sociology?
(A) Karl Marx
(B) Max Weber
(C) Auguste Comte
(D) Émile Durkheim

3. Which term refers to the process by which individuals learn and adopt the values and norms of their society?
(A) Acculturation
(B) Assimilation
(C) Socialization
(D) Integration

4. What is a “social institution”?
(A) An individual’s personal beliefs
(B) A complex, integrated set of social norms organized around the preservation of a basic societal value
(C) A formal organization with no societal impact
(D) A social club or organization

5. Which theory suggests that social behavior is a result of the interaction between individuals and their social environment?
(A) Conflict Theory
(B) Structural Functionalism
(C) Symbolic Interactionism
(D) Social Exchange Theory

6. What is “culture”?
(A) The physical environment in which people live
(B) The patterns of behavior, beliefs, and objects that characterize a particular group
(C) The structure of political institutions
(D) The genetic traits shared by a group

7. Which sociologist is known for the concept of “anomie,” referring to the breakdown of social norms?
(A) Karl Marx
(B) Max Weber
(C) Émile Durkheim
(D) Auguste Comte

8. What is the primary focus of “conflict theory”?
(A) The stability of social structures
(B) The role of symbols and interactions in society
(C) The inherent conflicts and inequalities between different social classes
(D) The process of cultural transmission

9. Which term describes a group of people who share a common culture and identity?
(A) Ethnic group
(B) Social class
(C) Social network
(D) Institution

10. What is “role conflict”?
(A) The difficulty in maintaining roles in a social group
(B) The conflict that arises when fulfilling the expectations of one role interferes with another role
(C) The social tension between different groups
(D) The conflict within a single individual's personality

11. Which concept refers to the set of expectations attached to a particular social status or position?
(A) Social role
(B) Social norm
(C) Social institution
(D) Social value

12. What is “social stratification”?
(A) The process of integrating new members into a society
(B) The process of categorizing people based on their socioeconomic status
(C) The study of social roles and norms
(D) The breakdown of traditional institutions

13. Which theory emphasizes that society functions like a well-oiled machine, with each part working together to maintain stability?
(A) Symbolic Interactionism
(B) Conflict Theory
(C) Structural Functionalism
(D) Social Exchange Theory

14. What is “primary socialization”?
(A) Socialization that occurs during adulthood
(B) The process of learning norms and values from primary caregivers during early childhood
(C) The acquisition of skills for professional life
(D) Socialization through peer groups

15. What is the term for a society characterized by a high degree of specialization and interdependence?
(A) Pre-industrial society
(B) Traditional society
(C) Post-industrial society
(D) Industrial society

16. Which sociologist developed the concept of the “iron cage” to describe the constraints of modern bureaucratic life?
(A) Karl Marx
(B) Auguste Comte
(C) Max Weber
(D) Émile Durkheim

17. What is “ethnography”?
(A) The study of language use in social contexts
(B) The study of the physical environment of different societies
(C) The study of genetic influences on behavior
(D) The detailed and systematic study of people and cultures through observation and participation

18. Which term describes a system in which people are ranked according to their social status or wealth?
(A) Social mobility
(B) Social cohesion
(C) Social stratification
(D) Social capital

19. What does “social mobility” refer to?
(A) The ability of individuals to move up or down the social hierarchy
(B) The stability of social institutions
(C) The interaction between different social groups
(D) The rate at which social norms change

20. Which term refers to the way a society’s norms and values influence the behavior of its members?
(A) Social control
(B) Social capital
(C) Social integration
(D) Socialization

21. What is “role strain”?
(A) The stress experienced when balancing multiple roles
(B) The difficulty experienced in fulfilling the demands of a single role
(C) The conflict between different social groups
(D) The pressure to conform to social norms

22. Which concept describes a change in the structure of society that leads to new patterns of social behavior?
(A) Social change
(B) Social evolution
(C) Social revolution
(D) Social transformation

23. What is “deviance”?
(A) Behavior that conforms to social norms
(B) Behavior that violates societal norms and expectations
(C) Behavior that is typical of most individuals in a society
(D) Behavior that is legally sanctioned

24. Which theory focuses on the role of symbols and their meanings in social interactions?
(A) Structural Functionalism
(B) Symbolic Interactionism
(C) Conflict Theory
(D) Social Exchange Theory

25. What is “social capital”?
(A) The financial resources available to individuals in a society
(B) The skills and education of individuals
(C) The networks and relationships that provide social support and resources
(D) The economic assets owned by a person

26. Which term refers to the set of ideas and practices that justify the status quo and maintain social order?
(A) Culture
(B) Ideology
(C) Norms
(D) Values

27. What is “status” in sociology?
(A) The network of social relationships
(B) The social roles individuals fulfill in a community
(C) The cultural practices of a society
(D) The position or rank of an individual within a social hierarchy

28. Which concept describes a society where members share common values and norms, leading to a high degree of social cohesion?
(A) Organic solidarity
(B) Mechanical solidarity
(C) Social stratification
(D) Social mobility

29. What is “organic solidarity”?
(A) The social cohesion found in traditional societies with shared values
(B) The sense of community created by shared religious beliefs
(C) The social cohesion in modern societies based on interdependence and specialization
(D) The uniformity of social roles in pre-industrial societies

30. Which sociological perspective examines the role of power and inequality in shaping social behavior?
(A) Conflict Theory
(B) Structural Functionalism
(C) Symbolic Interactionism
(D) Social Exchange Theory

31. What is “gender role socialization”?
(A) The process of integrating individuals into gender-specific occupations
(B) The process by which individuals learn the behaviors expected of their gender
(C) The study of gender differences in social behavior
(D) The equal distribution of roles between genders

32. What is “status inconsistency”?
(A) When an individual holds multiple conflicting statuses
(B) When an individual's social status does not match their economic position
(C) When social roles conflict with one another
(D) When an individual’s status changes rapidly

33. Which concept refers to the societal mechanisms that ensure individuals adhere to social norms and rules?
(A) Socialization
(B) Social mobility
(C) Social stratification
(D) Social control

34. What is the “looking-glass self” concept?
(A) The idea that self-concept is influenced by how others perceive us
(B) The theory that individuals see themselves through a distorted lens
(C) The belief that self-identity is fixed and unchangeable
(D) The process of self-reflection and personal growth

35. What is “ascribed status”?
(A) A status that is voluntarily assumed by an individual
(B) A social status earned through personal achievement
(C) A social status achieved through formal education
(D) A social status assigned at birth or involuntarily acquired later in life

36. Which sociological perspective argues that social institutions and processes exist to meet societal needs and maintain stability?
(A) Conflict Theory
(B) Symbolic Interactionism
(C) Structural Functionalism
(D) Social Exchange Theory

37. What does “symbolic interactionism” focus on in studying social behavior?
(A) The role of symbols, language, and interactions in shaping social behavior
(B) The material conditions and economic factors influencing social behavior
(C) The structural aspects of society and its impact on social behavior
(D) The distribution of power and resources in society

38. What is “cultural relativism”?
(A) The practice of judging other cultures by the standards of one’s own culture
(B) The belief that all cultures are inherently inferior
(C) The understanding and appreciation of cultural differences without judgment
(D) The process of adopting elements from other cultures

39. Which concept refers to the different ways in which people or groups interact based on their social roles and statuses?
(A) Social norms
(B) Social interactions
(C) Social roles
(D) Social networks

40. What is “role ambiguity”?
(A) The overlap of multiple roles within a social context
(B) The lack of clear expectations and responsibilities associated with a role
(C) The clear and well-defined expectations of a role
(D) The conflict between different social roles

41. What is “social network”?
(A) A collection of individuals linked by common interests or relationships
(B) A formal organization with specific goals and functions
(C) A system for tracking social changes
(D) A mechanism for enforcing social norms

42. Which concept involves the influence of society on an individual’s behavior and self-perception?
(A) Social structure
(B) Social control
(C) Socialization
(D) Social change

43. What is “cultural diffusion”?
(A) The loss of cultural identity in a society
(B) The process of cultural assimilation
(C) The spread of cultural beliefs and practices from one society to another
(D) The rejection of foreign cultural practices

44. What does “role performance” refer to?
(A) The way individuals carry out their roles and responsibilities in society
(B) The assessment of an individual's social status
(C) The process of learning new social roles
(D) The negotiation of social roles with others

45. Which term describes the process through which individuals are integrated into society’s cultural and social norms?
(A) Social stratification
(B) Socialization
(C) Social control
(D) Social mobility

46. What is “role exit”?
(A) The rejection of societal norms
(B) The temporary withdrawal from social responsibilities
(C) The process of leaving a social role and transitioning to a new role
(D) The abandonment of personal goals

47. Which sociological perspective focuses on how individuals perceive and interpret their social environment?
(A) Conflict Theory
(B) Social Exchange Theory
(C) Structural Functionalism
(D) Symbolic Interactionism

48. What is “social interaction”?
(A) The adaptation of cultural practices
(B) The role of institutions in shaping behavior
(C) The distribution of resources and power in society
(D) The process through which people communicate and engage with one another

49. Which concept refers to the social mechanisms that regulate individual behavior and maintain social order?
(A) Socialization
(B) Social stratification
(C) Social capital
(D) Social control

50. What is “social cohesion”?
(A) The process of social change and adaptation
(B) The formal rules and regulations governing social behavior
(C) The economic and material resources available in a society
(D) The sense of belonging and unity that individuals feel within a society

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