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SOC 1305 Introduction to Sociology
Exam Bank Practice Questions with
Rationales Sociology High Yield Review
Pass Your Sociology Final with
Confidence
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section 1 Sociological Perspectives Questions 1 to 10
Section 2 Sociological Research Methods Questions 11 to 16
Section 3 Culture Questions 17 to 24
Section 4 Socialization Questions 25 to 32
Section 5 Social Interaction and Social Structure Questions 33 to 38
Section 6 Groups and Organizations Questions 39 to 44
Section 7 Deviance and Crime Questions 45 to 52
Section 8 Social Stratification Questions 53 to 60
Section 9 Race and Ethnicity Questions 61 to 66
Section 10 Gender and Sexuality Questions 67 to 72
Section 11 Social Institutions Questions 73 to 78
Section 12 Family Questions 79 to 84
Section 13 Education Questions 85 to 90
Section 14 Religion Questions 91 to 94
Section 15 Politics and Government Questions 95 to 98
Section 16 Economy and Work Questions 99 to 102
Section 17 Health and Medicine Questions 103 to 108
Section 18 Population and Urbanization Questions 109 to 112
Section 19 Social Change Questions 113 to 118
Section 20 Social Movements Questions 119 to 122
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Section 21 Comprehensive Sociology Review Questions 123 to 200
Question 1
Which of the following is the sociological perspective that views society
as a system of interrelated parts that work together to maintain stability
A. Functionalist perspective
B. Conflict perspective
C. Symbolic interactionist perspective
D. Feminist perspective
Verified Answer A
Rationale The correct answer is A because the functionalist perspective
views society as a system of interrelated parts that work together to
maintain stability. The conflict perspective views society as a struggle
for resources. The symbolic interactionist perspective focuses on micro
level interactions. The feminist perspective focuses on gender inequality.
Question 2
Which of the following is the sociological perspective that views society
as a struggle for resources and power
A. Functionalist perspective
B. Conflict perspective
C. Symbolic interactionist perspective
D. Feminist perspective
Verified Answer B
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Rationale The correct answer is B because the conflict perspective views
society as a struggle for resources and power. The functionalist
perspective views society as a system of interrelated parts. The symbolic
interactionist perspective focuses on micro level interactions. The
feminist perspective focuses on gender inequality.
Question 3
Which of the following is the sociological perspective that focuses on
how individuals interact with each other
A. Functionalist perspective
B. Conflict perspective
C. Symbolic interactionist perspective
D. Feminist perspective
Verified Answer C
Rationale The correct answer is C because the symbolic interactionist
perspective focuses on how individuals interact with each other. The
functionalist perspective views society as a system of interrelated parts.
The conflict perspective views society as a struggle for resources. The
feminist perspective focuses on gender inequality.
Question 4
Which of the following is the sociological perspective that focuses on
gender inequality
A. Functionalist perspective
B. Conflict perspective
C. Symbolic interactionist perspective
D. Feminist perspective
Verified Answer D
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Rationale The correct answer is D because the feminist perspective
focuses on gender inequality. The functionalist perspective views society
as a system of interrelated parts. The conflict perspective views society
as a struggle for resources. The symbolic interactionist perspective
focuses on micro level interactions.
Question 5
Which of the following is the founder of sociology
A. Karl Marx
B. Emile Durkheim
C. Max Weber
D. Auguste Comte
Verified Answer D
Rationale The correct answer is D because Auguste Comte is the founder
of sociology. Karl Marx contributed to conflict theory. Emile Durkheim
contributed to functionalism. Max Weber contributed to interpretive
sociology.
Question 6
Which of the following is a major contribution of Emile Durkheim
A. The study of suicide
B. The theory of capitalism
C. The concept of the Protestant ethic
D. The concept of the self
Verified Answer A
SOC 1305 Introduction to Sociology
Exam Bank Practice Questions with
Rationales Sociology High Yield Review
Pass Your Sociology Final with
Confidence
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section 1 Sociological Perspectives Questions 1 to 10
Section 2 Sociological Research Methods Questions 11 to 16
Section 3 Culture Questions 17 to 24
Section 4 Socialization Questions 25 to 32
Section 5 Social Interaction and Social Structure Questions 33 to 38
Section 6 Groups and Organizations Questions 39 to 44
Section 7 Deviance and Crime Questions 45 to 52
Section 8 Social Stratification Questions 53 to 60
Section 9 Race and Ethnicity Questions 61 to 66
Section 10 Gender and Sexuality Questions 67 to 72
Section 11 Social Institutions Questions 73 to 78
Section 12 Family Questions 79 to 84
Section 13 Education Questions 85 to 90
Section 14 Religion Questions 91 to 94
Section 15 Politics and Government Questions 95 to 98
Section 16 Economy and Work Questions 99 to 102
Section 17 Health and Medicine Questions 103 to 108
Section 18 Population and Urbanization Questions 109 to 112
Section 19 Social Change Questions 113 to 118
Section 20 Social Movements Questions 119 to 122
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Section 21 Comprehensive Sociology Review Questions 123 to 200
Question 1
Which of the following is the sociological perspective that views society
as a system of interrelated parts that work together to maintain stability
A. Functionalist perspective
B. Conflict perspective
C. Symbolic interactionist perspective
D. Feminist perspective
Verified Answer A
Rationale The correct answer is A because the functionalist perspective
views society as a system of interrelated parts that work together to
maintain stability. The conflict perspective views society as a struggle
for resources. The symbolic interactionist perspective focuses on micro
level interactions. The feminist perspective focuses on gender inequality.
Question 2
Which of the following is the sociological perspective that views society
as a struggle for resources and power
A. Functionalist perspective
B. Conflict perspective
C. Symbolic interactionist perspective
D. Feminist perspective
Verified Answer B
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Rationale The correct answer is B because the conflict perspective views
society as a struggle for resources and power. The functionalist
perspective views society as a system of interrelated parts. The symbolic
interactionist perspective focuses on micro level interactions. The
feminist perspective focuses on gender inequality.
Question 3
Which of the following is the sociological perspective that focuses on
how individuals interact with each other
A. Functionalist perspective
B. Conflict perspective
C. Symbolic interactionist perspective
D. Feminist perspective
Verified Answer C
Rationale The correct answer is C because the symbolic interactionist
perspective focuses on how individuals interact with each other. The
functionalist perspective views society as a system of interrelated parts.
The conflict perspective views society as a struggle for resources. The
feminist perspective focuses on gender inequality.
Question 4
Which of the following is the sociological perspective that focuses on
gender inequality
A. Functionalist perspective
B. Conflict perspective
C. Symbolic interactionist perspective
D. Feminist perspective
Verified Answer D
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Rationale The correct answer is D because the feminist perspective
focuses on gender inequality. The functionalist perspective views society
as a system of interrelated parts. The conflict perspective views society
as a struggle for resources. The symbolic interactionist perspective
focuses on micro level interactions.
Question 5
Which of the following is the founder of sociology
A. Karl Marx
B. Emile Durkheim
C. Max Weber
D. Auguste Comte
Verified Answer D
Rationale The correct answer is D because Auguste Comte is the founder
of sociology. Karl Marx contributed to conflict theory. Emile Durkheim
contributed to functionalism. Max Weber contributed to interpretive
sociology.
Question 6
Which of the following is a major contribution of Emile Durkheim
A. The study of suicide
B. The theory of capitalism
C. The concept of the Protestant ethic
D. The concept of the self
Verified Answer A
