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Chapter 1: The_ Sociological Perspective
Multiple-Choice Questions


Q1.1.1
The_ _____ perspective emphasizes the_ social contexts in which people live.
a. societal
b. sociological
c. natural sciences
d. ethnocentric


[Answer] b. sociological
Learning Objective: LO 1.1 Explain why both history and biography are essential for
the_ sociological perspective.
Topic/Concept: The_ Sociological Perspective
DIF:: Easy
Skill Level: Remember the_ Facts




Q1.1.2
A group of people who share a culture and a territory is known as a(n)
a. global group.
b. extended family group.
c. society.
d. global village.
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[Answer] c. society.
Learning Objective: LO 1.1 Explain why both history and biography are essential for
the_ sociological perspective.
Topic/Concept: The_ Sociological Perspective
DIF:: Easy
Skill Level: Remember the_ Facts




Q1.1.3
The_ corners in life that people occupy because of their place in a society are referred
to as
a. social location.
b. social affiliation.
c. social empowerment.
d. dominant groups.


[Answer] a. social location.
Learning Objective: LO 1.1 Explain why both history and biography are essential for
the_ sociological perspective.
Topic/Concept: The_ Sociological Perspective
DIF:: Easy
Skill Level: Remember the_ Facts




Q1.1.4
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Our ancestors
a. lived in a global village.
b. perceived the_ world beyond their communities only dimly.
c. lived in big cities.
d. bought all of their food even though they raised and sold crops.


[Answer] b. perceived the_ world beyond their communities only dimly.
Learning Objective: LO 1.1 Explain why both history and biography are essential for
the_ sociological perspective.
Topic/Concept: The_ Sociological Perspective
DIF:: Moderate
Skill Level: Apply What You Know




Q1.2.5
_____ is the_ study of society and human behavior.
a. Natural science
b. Science
c. Psychology
d. Sociology


[Answer] d. Sociology
Learning Objective: LO 1.2 Know the_ focus of each social science.
Topic/Concept: Sociology and the_ Other Sciences
DIF:: Easy
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Skill Level: Remember the_ Facts




Q1.2.6
Xavier did research in organic chemistry. He was a chemist, but in a broader sense, he
was a(n)
a. social scientist.
b. natural scientist.
c. organic chemist.
d. anthropologist.


[Answer] b. natural scientist.
Learning Objective: LO 1.2 Know the_ focus of each social science.
Topic/Concept: Sociology and the_ Other Sciences
DIF:: Moderate
Skill Level: Apply What You Know




Q1.2.7
Human relationships are examined by
a. the_ social sciences.
b. natural science.
c. all science.
d. mathematics.


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