SO 200
Introduction to Sociology
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Q&S
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,1. Multiple Choice: Which sociological perspective
emphasizes the role of symbols and language as core
elements of all human interaction?
a) Functionalism
b) Conflict theory
c) Symbolic interactionism
d) Social constructionism
Answer: c) Symbolic interactionism
2. Fill-in-the-Blank: The ________ is a sociological model
that describes society in terms of the functions of its
individual parts.
Answer: social system
3. True/False: Social stratification is solely based on
individual achievement.
Answer: False
4. Multiple Response: Select all that apply. Which of the
following are considered agents of socialization for
individuals?
a) Family
b) School
c) Peer groups
d) Mass media
Answer: a) Family, b) School, c) Peer groups, d) Mass
media
5. Multiple Choice: In the context of health care, the 'sick
role' concept is best associated with which sociological
theory?
a) Feminist theory
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, b) Symbolic interactionism
c) Structural functionalism
d) Marxism
Answer: c) Structural functionalism
6. Fill-in-the-Blank: The term "________" refers to the
unintended negative consequences of an institution or
social phenomenon.
Answer: dysfunction
7. True/False: Cultural relativism is the practice of judging a
culture by its own standards.
Answer: True
8. Multiple Response: Which factors contribute to social
change? Select all that apply.
a) Technological innovations
b) Economic shifts
c) Environmental changes
d) Political movements
Answer: a) Technological innovations, b) Economic
shifts, c) Environmental changes, d) Political movements
9. Multiple Choice: Which concept refers to the
comprehensive normative network of patients, doctors, and
medical institutions?
a) Medicalization
b) Health care system
c) Illness experience
d) Biomedical model
Answer: b) Health care system
10. Fill-in-the-Blank: ________ is the process by which
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Introduction to Sociology
FINAL EXAM READINESS GUIDE
Q&S
©2024/2025
,1. Multiple Choice: Which sociological perspective
emphasizes the role of symbols and language as core
elements of all human interaction?
a) Functionalism
b) Conflict theory
c) Symbolic interactionism
d) Social constructionism
Answer: c) Symbolic interactionism
2. Fill-in-the-Blank: The ________ is a sociological model
that describes society in terms of the functions of its
individual parts.
Answer: social system
3. True/False: Social stratification is solely based on
individual achievement.
Answer: False
4. Multiple Response: Select all that apply. Which of the
following are considered agents of socialization for
individuals?
a) Family
b) School
c) Peer groups
d) Mass media
Answer: a) Family, b) School, c) Peer groups, d) Mass
media
5. Multiple Choice: In the context of health care, the 'sick
role' concept is best associated with which sociological
theory?
a) Feminist theory
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, b) Symbolic interactionism
c) Structural functionalism
d) Marxism
Answer: c) Structural functionalism
6. Fill-in-the-Blank: The term "________" refers to the
unintended negative consequences of an institution or
social phenomenon.
Answer: dysfunction
7. True/False: Cultural relativism is the practice of judging a
culture by its own standards.
Answer: True
8. Multiple Response: Which factors contribute to social
change? Select all that apply.
a) Technological innovations
b) Economic shifts
c) Environmental changes
d) Political movements
Answer: a) Technological innovations, b) Economic
shifts, c) Environmental changes, d) Political movements
9. Multiple Choice: Which concept refers to the
comprehensive normative network of patients, doctors, and
medical institutions?
a) Medicalization
b) Health care system
c) Illness experience
d) Biomedical model
Answer: b) Health care system
10. Fill-in-the-Blank: ________ is the process by which
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