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Introduction to Sociology

Sociology

Core concepts and foundations of sociological study for high school students.

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8 Questions Easy Ages 14+ Sep 9, 2026

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1 Which sociologist is often referred to as the 'father of sociology' and coined the term?

A Auguste Comte
B Karl Marx
C Max Weber
D Émile Durkheim

2 What is the primary definition of 'socialization' in sociology?

A The study of economic systems
B The process of learning the norms and values of a society
C The calculation of population growth
D The analysis of government laws

3 Which term describes the way society is organized into layers based on wealth, income, race, or education?

A Social mobility
B Cultural relativism
C Social stratification
D Ethnocentrism

4 According to the functionalist perspective, what is considered a primary function of the family?

A To maintain a total monopoly on trade
B To provide emotional and social support to members
C To strictly enforce tax laws
D To determine the national defense budget

5 What is a 'norm' in sociological terms?

A A formal law passed by parliament
B A statistical average of income
C A rule or expectation that guides behavior in a group
D A biological trait passed through genetics

6 Which sociological research method involves observing people in their natural environment?

A Participant observation
B Controlled laboratory experiments
C Historical document analysis
D Census data calculation

7 What does the term 'cultural diversity' refer to?

A The dominance of one specific religion
B The existence of a variety of cultural or ethnic groups within a society
C The process of moving to a new country
D The decline of artistic expression

8 In sociology, what does the term 'status' refer to?

A A person's financial debt
B The physical size of a community
C A recognized social position that an individual occupies
D The speed of technological change

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