Sociology of Education and Social Theories Overview UPDATED
ACTUAL Questions and CORRECT Answers
1. Mechanical Solidarity Social cohesion based on shared values and beliefs.
2. Organic Solidarity Social cohesion based on interdependence and specialization.
3. Micro-Level Research Focuses on individual behaviors and school practices.
4. Macro-Level Research Examines broader social structures and systems.
5. Functionalism Theory viewing society as a complex system.
6. Latent Role of Education Unintended socialization and value transmission.
7. Social Stratification Ranking individuals based on power and resources.
8. Conflict Theory Focuses on competition over scarce resources.
9. Symbolic Interactionism Study of how individuals create meaning through symbols.
10. Cultural Transmission Process of passing core values to new generations.
11. Hidden Curriculum Unwritten, unoflcial lessons taught in schools.
12. Critical Thinking Ability to analyze and evaluate information effectively.
13. Social Institutions Structures that govern society's functions, like family.
14. Economic Systems Methods for organizing and distributing resources.
15. Diversity in Society Includes ethnicity, age, gender, and more.
16. Social Control Mechanisms to regulate individual behavior in society.
17. Role of Education Prepares individuals for societal participation and roles.
18. Social Cohesion Unity among members of a society.
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ACTUAL Questions and CORRECT Answers
1. Mechanical Solidarity Social cohesion based on shared values and beliefs.
2. Organic Solidarity Social cohesion based on interdependence and specialization.
3. Micro-Level Research Focuses on individual behaviors and school practices.
4. Macro-Level Research Examines broader social structures and systems.
5. Functionalism Theory viewing society as a complex system.
6. Latent Role of Education Unintended socialization and value transmission.
7. Social Stratification Ranking individuals based on power and resources.
8. Conflict Theory Focuses on competition over scarce resources.
9. Symbolic Interactionism Study of how individuals create meaning through symbols.
10. Cultural Transmission Process of passing core values to new generations.
11. Hidden Curriculum Unwritten, unoflcial lessons taught in schools.
12. Critical Thinking Ability to analyze and evaluate information effectively.
13. Social Institutions Structures that govern society's functions, like family.
14. Economic Systems Methods for organizing and distributing resources.
15. Diversity in Society Includes ethnicity, age, gender, and more.
16. Social Control Mechanisms to regulate individual behavior in society.
17. Role of Education Prepares individuals for societal participation and roles.
18. Social Cohesion Unity among members of a society.
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