C273 Introduction to Sociology Practice Questions - Set 5 - Part 2

Test your knowledge of Introduction to Sociology concepts with these practice questions. Each question includes detailed explanations to help you understand the correct answers.

Question 21: In sociological research, why is a “random sample” important?

a) It ensures that the entire population is included

b) It reduces researcher bias by giving all individuals an equal chance to be selected

c) It guarantees representation of every subgroup

d) It allows for non-representative, detailed studies

Question 22: In Durkheim’s research, which social factor was found to influence suicide rates?

a) Social status

b) Economic wealth

c) Social integration

d) Political affiliations

Question 23: Which sociological concept was introduced by Durkheim and refers to a state of normlessness?

a) Anomie

b) Mechanical Solidarity

c) Organic Solidarity

d) Social Integration

Question 24: What is the purpose of “ethics” in sociological research?

a) To minimize research costs

b) To ensure accurate data collection

c) To protect the rights and dignity of participants

d) To promote faster publication

Question 25: Who is considered the founder of sociology and introduced the term “positivism”?

a) Karl Marx

b) Max Weber

c) Herbert Spencer

d) Auguste Comte

Question 26: Which theory views society as a system of interconnected parts that work together to maintain stability?

a) Conflict Theory

b) Functionalism

c) Symbolic Interactionism

d) Social Exchange Theory

Question 27: In symbolic interactionism, how are social realities created?

a) Through biological factors

b) By economic class differences

c) By the way individuals interpret and assign meaning to symbols

d) Through strict adherence to norms

Question 28: The “glass ceiling” refers to what phenomenon in the workplace?

a) Equal promotion opportunities

b) Invisible barriers that prevent advancement of minorities and women

c) Visible leadership training programs

d) Cultural barriers

Question 29: Which type of sample is intended to represent various subgroups proportionally within a population?

a) Random Sample

b) Stratified Random Sample

c) Convenience Sample

d) Controlled Sample

Question 30: Who coined the term “survival of the fittest” in a social context?

a) Max Weber

b) Herbert Spencer

c) Emile Durkheim

d) Karl Marx

Question 31: The term "status inconsistency" refers to what phenomenon?

a) Having differing levels of status across social dimensions

b) Experiencing conflicts within a role

c) Having multiple roles at once

d) Avoiding assigned roles

Question 32: Which sociological theory explores how people use symbols to create meaning in everyday interactions?

a) Functionalism

b) Conflict Theory

c) Symbolic Interactionism

d) Structural Functionalism

Question 33: What is the sociological term for rules and expectations that guide individual behavior in a society?

a) Roles

b) Norms

c) Values

d) Functions

Question 34: Durkheim’s concept of “organic solidarity” is characteristic of which type of society?

a) Traditional

b) Modern industrial

c) Agricultural

d) Postindustrial

Question 35: What concept refers to an individual's awareness of their own social identity?

a) Social Status

b) Self-concept

c) Role Awareness

d) Social Integration

Question 36: Which sociologist is known for their theory on social integration and its importance in maintaining social order?

a) Karl Marx

b) Max Weber

c) Emile Durkheim

d) Herbert Spencer

Question 37: A “dyad” in sociological terms is defined as:

a) A group of two people

b) A small social network

c) A primary group

d) An aggregate

Question 38: In the context of social roles, “role conflict” refers to:

a) Conflict between two or more roles

b) Inability to perform a role

c) Stress from competing demands within one role

d) Avoidance of assigned roles

Question 39: What is the main focus of functionalism in sociology?

a) Understanding symbolic communication

b) Examining power struggles

c) Maintaining social stability

d) Challenging social norms

Question 40: A role that an individual voluntarily assumes is called what?

a) Ascribed Role

b) Achieved Role

c) Secondary Role

d) Latent Role

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