Question 1

According to Durkheim, what is the primary function of solidarity in society?

Accepted Answer

To bind people together and reduce suicide rates

Question 2

Which sociological perspective focuses on the disadvantages and consequences for women, emphasizing gender conflict?

Accepted Answer

Feminist theory

Question 3

What is the difference between manifest and latent functions in sociology?

Accepted Answer

Manifest functions are recognized and intended, latent functions are unrecognized and unintended

Question 4

A researcher wants to measure the effect of study time on exam grades. Which variable is the independent variable?

Accepted Answer

Study time

Question 5

Which concept refers to the consistency of a measurement in research?

Accepted Answer

Reliability

Question 6

In the context of social control, which type of norm is considered the most significant and carries moral weight?

Accepted Answer

Mores

Question 7

Which research method is best suited for collecting large amounts of quantitative data from a wide population?

Accepted Answer

Survey

Question 8

What does the concept of 'social stratification' refer to?

Accepted Answer

The division of society into hierarchical layers based on factors like class, race, and gender

Question 9

Which theory views society as a complex system whose parts work together to promote stability and order?

Accepted Answer

Structural functionalism

Question 10

A sociologist is studying how people use symbols like emojis to express emotions online. Which approach is most relevant?

Accepted Answer

Symbolic interactionism

Question 11

If a study finds a correlation between income and education, but the relationship is not causal, what is this called?

Accepted Answer

Spurious correlation

Question 12

Which of the following is an example of a latent function of higher education?

Accepted Answer

Serving as a marriage broker

Question 13

What is the main criticism of postmodernism in social sciences?

Accepted Answer

It does not trust overarching theories and believes human sciences cannot be proven due to subjectivity

Question 14

Which of the following best describes the concept of 'macro' in sociological analysis?

Accepted Answer

Analysis of large-scale social structures and processes

Question 15

A researcher wants to study the impact of parental income on children's educational attainment. What is the dependent variable?

Accepted Answer

Children's educational attainment

Question 16

Which of the following is a key feature of scientific sociology?

Accepted Answer

Based on systematic observation and positivism

Question 17

What is the main idea behind conflict theory?

Accepted Answer

Society is characterized by inequality and conflict between groups

Question 18

Which method is most appropriate for studying the lived experiences of indigenous peoples who face discrimination?

Accepted Answer

Participant observation

Question 19

If a researcher wants to test the hypothesis that changing the color of a resume affects hiring decisions, which variables should be considered?

Accepted Answer

Resume color (independent), hiring decision (dependent)

Question 20

Which of the following best illustrates the concept of 'inductive logical thought'?

Accepted Answer

Transforming specific observations into general theory

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