C273 SOCG 1010 Introduction to Sociology(NI)
Objective Assessment Review (Qns & Ans)
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1. What is sociology primarily concerned with studying?
a. Individual psychology
b. Social structures and interactions ( Correct ANS )
c. Biological processes
d. Genetic inheritance
Rationale: Sociology focuses on understanding societal
patterns, institutions, and relationships rather than individual or
biological aspects.
2. Which sociological perspective emphasizes the role of social
structures in maintaining order within society?
a. Symbolic interactionism
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, b. Conflict theory
c. Functionalism ( Correct ANS )
d. Postmodernism
Rationale: Functionalism analyzes how societal structures
contribute to stability and order.
3. In sociology, what does the term “socialization” refer to?
a. Conflict between social groups
b. The process of learning cultural norms and values ( Correct
ANS )
c. The study of individual behavior
d. Disruption of social institutions
Rationale: Socialization involves learning and internalizing
societal norms, values, and roles.
4. Which research method is most commonly used to collect
qualitative sociological data?
a. Surveys
b. Experimental studies
c. Participant observation ( Correct ANS )
d. Secondary data analysis
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, Rationale: Participant observation allows researchers to
immerse themselves in social settings and collect in-depth
qualitative data.
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Fill-in-the-Blank Questions
5. A __________ is a group of individuals who share cultural
elements and have a common identity.
ANS: Society
Rationale: A society refers to a large group of people living
in the same geographic area and connected through shared
culture.
6. The __________ theory examines power inequalities and
struggles between social groups.
ANS: Conflict
Rationale: Conflict theory, developed by Karl Marx, focuses
on how social conflicts shape societal changes.
7. In sociology, a __________ is a widely recognized
expectation for behavior in specific situations.
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Objective Assessment Review (Qns & Ans)
2025
1. What is sociology primarily concerned with studying?
a. Individual psychology
b. Social structures and interactions ( Correct ANS )
c. Biological processes
d. Genetic inheritance
Rationale: Sociology focuses on understanding societal
patterns, institutions, and relationships rather than individual or
biological aspects.
2. Which sociological perspective emphasizes the role of social
structures in maintaining order within society?
a. Symbolic interactionism
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, b. Conflict theory
c. Functionalism ( Correct ANS )
d. Postmodernism
Rationale: Functionalism analyzes how societal structures
contribute to stability and order.
3. In sociology, what does the term “socialization” refer to?
a. Conflict between social groups
b. The process of learning cultural norms and values ( Correct
ANS )
c. The study of individual behavior
d. Disruption of social institutions
Rationale: Socialization involves learning and internalizing
societal norms, values, and roles.
4. Which research method is most commonly used to collect
qualitative sociological data?
a. Surveys
b. Experimental studies
c. Participant observation ( Correct ANS )
d. Secondary data analysis
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, Rationale: Participant observation allows researchers to
immerse themselves in social settings and collect in-depth
qualitative data.
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Fill-in-the-Blank Questions
5. A __________ is a group of individuals who share cultural
elements and have a common identity.
ANS: Society
Rationale: A society refers to a large group of people living
in the same geographic area and connected through shared
culture.
6. The __________ theory examines power inequalities and
struggles between social groups.
ANS: Conflict
Rationale: Conflict theory, developed by Karl Marx, focuses
on how social conflicts shape societal changes.
7. In sociology, a __________ is a widely recognized
expectation for behavior in specific situations.
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