About this Study Set
This study set covers Sociology through
18 practice questions.
An exploration of human society, groups, cultures, and roles suitable for pre-teens. Every question includes the correct answer so you can learn as you go — pick any format above to get started.
Questions & Answers
Browse all 18 questions from the
Introduction to Sociology for Young Learners study set below.
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1
What is the term for a group of people who live together in a specific territory and share a common culture?
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A
A government
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B
A society
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C
A corporation
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D
A habitat
2
What are the 'norms' in a society?
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A
Buildings and roads
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B
Rules or expectations for behavior
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C
Types of food eaten
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D
Financial tax laws
3
Which term describes the way people learn the values, beliefs, and norms of their culture?
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A
Socialization
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B
Evolution
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C
Biological growth
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D
Observation only
4
What is a 'role' in a sociological context?
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A
A type of play
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B
The expected behavior of someone in a specific position
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C
A theatrical script
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D
A legal punishment
5
What do sociologists call the shared customs, arts, social institutions, and achievements of a particular group?
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A
Culture
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B
Demographics
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C
Economics
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D
Geography
6
Which of these is considered a primary agent of socialization during childhood?
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A
The stock market
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B
Family
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C
A sports stadium
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D
A volcanic eruption
7
What is the term for a large group of people ranked in a society based on wealth, education, or occupation?
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A
Social stratification
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B
Political voting
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C
Migration
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D
Urbanization
8
What do we call the collection of values and behaviors that a group considers normal or acceptable?
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A
Social sanctions
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B
Social norms
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C
Social media
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D
Social mobility
9
What is the difference between a status and a role?
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A
Status is a position; role is the behavior expected of that position
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B
Status is a job; role is an object
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C
They mean exactly the same thing
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D
Status is for adults; role is for children
10
Which term describes a small, close-knit group where members have personal and long-lasting relationships?
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A
Secondary group
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B
Primary group
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C
Virtual group
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D
Public group
11
What is a 'social institution'?
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A
A building for sports
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B
A system like family, education, or religion that meets societal needs
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C
A type of government tax
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D
A group of people waiting for a bus
12
What is the term for the movement of individuals between different levels of social status?
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A
Social mobility
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B
Social static
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C
Social isolation
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D
Social media
13
What is a 'sanction' in sociology?
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A
A reward or punishment used to enforce social norms
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B
A type of government law
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C
A religious ceremony
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D
A map of a city
14
Which term describes the process of a society becoming more urban or city-focused?
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A
Urbanization
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B
Ruralization
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C
Global warming
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D
Modernization
15
What do sociologists call a group of people who share a common cultural background or ancestry?
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A
An ethnic group
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B
A political party
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C
A trade union
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D
A residential block
16
What does the 'hidden curriculum' refer to in the context of schools?
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A
The formal lesson plan
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B
The unwritten lessons about social behavior and values
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C
The school's bank account
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D
The physical building design
17
Which of these is an example of a 'folkway' or a minor social norm?
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A
Saying 'thank you'
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B
Laws against theft
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C
Laws against murder
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D
Building codes
18
What is 'social cohesion'?
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A
The strength of relationships and sense of solidarity among members of a group
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B
The total number of people in a city
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C
The amount of money a society makes
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D
The speed of internet connectivity
