SOC610 Midterm Preparation by ZB

Q1. Which of the following is a primary characteristic of sociology?

1. Focus on individual behavior
2. Focus on society as a whole
3. Study of biological aspects of humans
4. Study of political systems

Answer: b) Focus on society as a whole

Q2. What does "sociological imagination" refer to?

1. The ability to understand social phenomena from an individual perspective
2. The ability to see the connection between personal experiences and broader social influences
3. The tendency to focus only on economic factors
4. The application of scientific methods to sociology

Answer: b) The ability to see the connection between personal experiences and broader social influences

Q3. The study of social behavior in groups is known as:

1. Psychology
2. Anthropology
3. Sociology
4. Political science

Answer: c) Sociology

Q4. Which of the following is considered a social institution?

1. Family
2. Money
3. Individual behavior
4. Natural resources

Answer: a) Family

Q5. What is culture in sociological terms?

1. The inherited genetic makeup of individuals
2. The material goods produced by society
3. The shared beliefs, values, and practices of a group
4. The individual personality traits of people

Answer: c) The shared beliefs, values, and practices of a group

Q6. The theory of functionalism focuses on:

1. Conflict between social groups
2. The role of society in shaping individual behavior
3. The way social institutions meet society’s needs
4. The process of social change through revolution

Answer: c) The way social institutions meet society’s needs

Q7. The concept of "social stratification" refers to:

1. The study of how laws are made
2. The hierarchical arrangement of individuals in society
3. The classification of people by their occupations
4. The way cultures evolve over time

Answer: b) The hierarchical arrangement of individuals in society

Q8. Which theory emphasizes power struggles and inequality within society?

1. Functionalism
2. Symbolic Interactionism
3. Conflict Theory
4. Social Exchange Theory

Answer: c) Conflict Theory

Q9. Which sociologist is most closely associated with the concept of the "sociological imagination"?

1. Karl Marx
2. C. Wright Mills
3. Max Weber
4. Emile Durkheim

Answer: b) C. Wright Mills

Q10. A norm is best defined as:

1. A law created by the government
2. A shared belief or value in society
3. A behavior that violates cultural expectations
4. A rule or expectation about behavior

Answer: d) A rule or expectation about behavior

Q11. What does the concept of "anomie" refer to in sociology?

1. A sense of normlessness or disconnection from society
2. A type of government system
3. A natural biological state of humans
4. A cultural practice specific to one society

Answer: a) A sense of normlessness or disconnection from society

Q12. Max Weber is best known for his work on:

1. The role of class in society
2. The influence of religion on economic systems
3. The theory of social solidarity
4. The concept of social contract

Answer: b) The influence of religion on economic systems