This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Class 11 > Class 11 Sociology Chapter 2 Sociological Perspectives – Quiz 8 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Class 11 Sociology Chapter 2 Sociological Perspectives Quiz 8 (25 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. Fill in the blank:The ..... examines how individuals grow and change socially across the lifespan. A) Developmental Perspective. B) Cognitive Perspective. C) Behavioral Perspective. D) Biological Perspective. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Developmental Perspective. 2. The research method that involves gathering data under controlled conditions is: A) Survey. B) Observation. C) Content analysis. D) Experiment. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Experiment. 3. How is a person representing him/herself to the world? A) Functional. B) Conflict. C) Symbolic Interaction. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Symbolic Interaction. 4. Which perspective examines past and current struggles between the white ruling class and racial/ethnic minorities? A) Structural Functionalism. B) Conflict Theory. C) Symbolic Interactionism. D) Feminism. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Conflict Theory. 5. Neither the life of an individual nor the history of a society can be understood with out understanding both. Who is responsible for this quote? A) Alexander Hamilton. B) Thomas Pain. C) C. Wright Mills. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) C. Wright Mills. 6. Who developed the 'looking-glass self'? A) Charles H. Cooley. B) Erving Goffman. C) George Herbert Mead. D) Herbert Spencer. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Charles H. Cooley. 7. What is the primary function of each part? A) Functional. B) Conflict. C) Symbolic Interaction. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Functional. 8. Which of the following is a passive agency of education? A) Home. B) School. C) Library. D) Society. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Library. 9. How does Social Constructionism expand upon the limitations of Structural Functionalism? A) By focusing on social stability and harmony. B) By accounting for individual agency in shaping reality. C) By emphasizing fixed roles and structures in the society. D) By focusing on symbols used in verbal interactions. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) By accounting for individual agency in shaping reality. 10. Two "classes" according to Marx? A) Upper and lower. B) Proletariat and bourgeoisie. C) Poor and rich. D) Nobles and clergy. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Proletariat and bourgeoisie. 11. Internalized societal expectations are referred to as the ..... A) Generalized Other. B) Looking Glass Self. C) Significant Other. D) Reference Group. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Generalized Other. 12. What does Weber believe contributes to inequality besides economic factors? A) Education. B) Status and power. C) Religion. D) Technology. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Status and power. 13. Different groups in society compete for resources A) Conflict Theory. B) Functional Analysis. C) Phenomenology. D) Symbolic Interactionism. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Conflict Theory. 14. This theory views society as traditionally unequal between men and women. A) Structural-Functional Theory. B) Social Conflict Theory. C) Gender-Conflict Theory. D) Symbolic Interactionism Theory. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Gender-Conflict Theory. 15. The woman was homeless and smelled like she hadn't showered in days. Normative or empirical statement? A) Normative statement. B) Empirical statement. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Normative statement. 16. Max Weber is most closely associated with which major sociological approach? A) Conflict Theory. B) Structural Functionalism. C) Symbolic Interactionism. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Conflict Theory. 17. The government, or state, provides education for the children, The parents in turn pay taxes to the state A) Symbolic Interaction. B) Conflict. C) Functionalist. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Functionalist. 18. What is the main focus of functionalism in sociological perspective? A) Promoting social inequality. B) Focusing on individual happiness. C) Maintaining the stability and balance of society. D) Encouraging social revolution. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Maintaining the stability and balance of society. 19. What is the main focus of the functionalism perspective in sociology? A) Power struggles and inequalities. B) Micro-interactions and social meanings. C) Interconnected parts maintaining stability. D) Social reform and activism. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Interconnected parts maintaining stability. 20. According to functionalism, what is the purpose of social institutions? A) To fulfill specific functions for society as a whole. B) To serve the interests of the ruling class. C) To promote individualism and selfishness. D) To create chaos and disorder in society. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) To fulfill specific functions for society as a whole. 21. Fill in the blank: ..... is a testable prediction about relationships between variables. A) Hypothesis. B) Theory. C) Observation. D) Law. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Hypothesis. 22. Which perspective would ask the following question:How does competition for resources lead to societal conicts and change? A) Structural Functionalism. B) Conflict Perspective. C) Symbolic Interactionism. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Conflict Perspective. 23. Jane Addams A) Was concerned everyone should find his or her social-class level without outside interference. B) Was concerned about the exploitation of the lower class. C) Was the first person to research the social structure of African American communities. D) Is considered the founder of symbolic interactionism. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Was concerned about the exploitation of the lower class. 24. GENDER & SEXUALITY:Sex determines which roles men and women are best suited to; it is more appropriate for men to play instrumental roles and for women to play expressive roles. A) Structural Functionalism. B) Conflict Theory. C) Symbolic Interactionism. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Structural Functionalism. 25. How does sociology differ from anthropology in its focus? A) Sociology focuses on past human societies, while anthropology studies current social structures. B) Sociology studies current social structures, while anthropology often focuses on past human societies and cultures. C) Both sociology and anthropology focus exclusively on economic systems. D) Both sociology and anthropology focus exclusively on political systems. 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