SOC101 Midterm Quiz

SOC101

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Maha Malik INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY

1. Assimilation is a process in which minority groups lose their distinctive identities and cultural patterns of the group. Dominant
2. Karl Marx believed that change occurs through social revolution, which is the driving force of: Political upheaval
3. According to symbolic interactions which of the following is key to communicate with one another: Symbols
4. What should researchers do to ensure accurate observation data collection? Identify the social setting and context of observation
5. Sociologists examine how social structures and institutions come into being and the __________ influences that impact our daily lives and societal values. Political
6. The three primary goals of science are to explain why something happens, and predict future outcomes. Generalize
7. Which approach in research is more confirmatory and tests existing theories and hypotheses? Deductive approach
8. The exchange of ideas, thoughts or emotions between individuals or groups in the social interaction is called: Communication
9. Before the advent of______________ people used to make their assumptions from traditions and religion. Scientific Revolution
10. The subculture is: A smaller cultural group within a larger society with distinct characteristics.
11. What is the primary method used to analyze data in a systematic and empirical approach? Statistical analysis
12. Which one of the following refers to cultural elements that can be found in every culture around the world regardless of its distinct characteristics? Cultural universals
13. How does the usual comparison between ideal culture and real culture unfold? Ideal culture often reflects higher aspirations than those practiced in real culture
14. A cultural group within a larger society that shares distinct beliefs, values, and practices is called: Sub culture
15. Which of the following theorist influenced the development of critical theory? Max Weber

Q16. Which of the following knowledge is less credible due to dependence on limited observations?

17. Sociology is considered a science because it relies on ______________ data analysis, and theory building to understand the social world. Empirical observation
18. The continuous struggle of human beings to improve their living standards can result in which of the following? Positive social change
19. When individual or group work together to achieve common goal or outcome it called: Cooperation
20. Postmodernism is a theoretical approach that highlights the significance of which aspect in shaping social relations and structures? Language and discourse
21. What does postcolonialism emphasize? Colonialism and its legacy in shaping social relations and structures
22. Social structures and institutions that shape human behavior include family, education, and religion. True
23. Structural functionalism emphasizes social structures and institutions as crucial for maintaining social order and stability. True
24. Secondary groups often involve deep emotional connections. False
25. Values are ___________ defined standards that people use to decide what is desirable and good for social living. Culturally
26. Which of the following group has an established and recognized hierarchy of authority and is governed by rules and regulations? Formal
27. Conflict theory suggests that social change occurs through struggles and conflicts between competing groups. True
28. Power and inequality create disparities and hierarchies among individuals and groups in
29. Sociology helps us understand how our personal lives are connected to the broader social world. True
30. Values are abstract standards of goodness while beliefs are specific thoughts that individuals consider true or false. True
31. Which of the following children are raised in isolation? Feral
32. Which of the following type of social interaction refers to individuals or groups working together towards a common goal or objective? Cooperation
33. Spencer believed in the concept of: Individualism
34. Non-verbal communication involves using gestures, facial expressions, and body language to express: Meaning and emotions
35. Competition can be constructive or destructive can lead to innovation, progress and some time social inequality. True
36. Ideal Culture can provide individuals with a sense of identity and purpose, but Real Culture can also cause conflict and tension when it contradicts the ideals. True
37. Which of the following term is used to refer the custom, art, and social interactions of a particular society? Culture
38. Why there are counterarguments that sociology can not be science? Due to complexity and subjectivity of social phenomena
39. In scientific research, first step is to: Select topic
40. Conflict serves as a vehicle for social: Change and development
41. The process of gathering information on social behavior and interactions entails: Observational research
42. Which one of the following research methods offer in-depth insights into a specific situation? Case studies
43. What are informal rules and expectations that guide people's everyday behavior? Folkways
44. Norms that control everyday behaviors and are commonly gentle in terms of outcomes for violations are known as: Folkways
45. Written language refers to which type of interaction: Verbal
46. In Pakistani society, feminism could be applied to studying: The influence of media on gender roles
47. According to Karl Marx, ___________ will replace capitalism. Socialism
48. Sociologists claim that human behavior is learned. True