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Introduction to Sociology

Which of the following sociologists never wrote a book and about whose thoughts most of our knowledge is presented in an edited volume of his lectures published by his students after his death ?

Which of the following sociologists never wrote a book and about whose thoughts most of our knowledge is presented in an edited volume of his lectures published by his students after his death ?

A. George Herbert Mead
B. Kari Marx
C. Em-ile Durkheim
D. Max Weber

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Introduction to Sociology, Sociology Mcqs

Erving Goffman made a distinctive contribution to sociology by popularizing a particular type of interactionist method known as_________________?

Erving Goffman made a distinctive contribution to sociology by popularizing a particular type of interactionist method known as_________________?

A. macrosociology
B. the dramaturgical approach
C. Verstehen
D. I,m O.K, you,re O.k

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Introduction to Sociology, Sociology Mcqs

A university that serves as a meeting ground for people seeking marital partners is performing______________?

A university that serves as a meeting ground for people seeking marital partners is performing______________?

A. a manifest function
B. a latent function
C. a dysfunction
D. a manifest dysfunction

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Introduction to Sociology, Sociology Mcqs

Robert Merton’s contributions to sociology include____________________?

Robert Merton’s contributions to sociology include____________________?

A. successfully combining theory and research
B. an analysis of deviant behavior that focuses on societal goals and means
C. an attempt to bring macro-and micro level analyses together
D. all of the above

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Introduction to Sociology, Sociology Mcqs

In his study of suicide Emile Durkheim was primarily concerned with_______________?

In his study of suicide Emile Durkheim was primarily concerned with_______________?

A. suicide rates and how they varied from county to country
B. personalities of individual suicide victims
C. means people used to take their own lives
D. effects of suicide on the families of victims

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Introduction to Sociology, Sociology Mcqs

Sociology can be considered a social science because________________?

Sociology can be considered a social science because________________?

A. its theories are logical explicit and supported by empirical evidence
B. sociologists collect data in a relatively objective and systematic way
C. ideas and research findings are scrutinized by other sociologists
D. all of the above

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Introduction to Sociology, Sociology Mcqs

Society cannot be studied in the same way as the natural world because_____________?

Society cannot be studied in the same way as the natural world because_____________?

A. human behavior is meaningful and varies between individuals and cultures
B. it is difficult for sociologists to gain access to a research laboratory
C. sociologists are not rational or critical enough in their approach
D. we cannot collect empirical data about social life

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Introduction to Sociology, Sociology Mcqs