1422 + Mcqs in Sociology for Preparation of Page 3 McqOptions

101.	Which sociological perspective argues that stratification is universal, and that social inequality is necessary so that people will be motivated to fill socially important positions ?
A.	functionalist perspective
B.	conflict perspective
C.	interactionist perspective
D.	labelling perspective
Answer» B. conflict perspective

Discussion

102.	Which sociological perspective argues that a common culture serves to maintain the privileges of some groups while keeping others in a subservient position ?
A.	functionalist perspective
B.	conflict perspective
C.	interactionist perspective
D.	each of the above
Answer» C. interactionist perspective

Discussion

103.	Which sociological perspective acknowledges that it is not possible to change gender drastically without dramatic revisions in a cultures social structure ?
A.	functionalist perspective
B.	conflict perspective
C.	interactionist perspective
D.	both a and b
Answer» E.

Discussion

104.	Which sociological perspective argues that to whatever extent religion actually does influence social behavior it reinforces existing patterns of dominance and inequality ?
A.	functionalist perspective
B.	conflict perspective
C.	interactionist perspective
D.	each of the above
Answer» C. interactionist perspective

Discussion

105.	Which sociological perspective emphasizes that ethnocentrism serves to maintain a sense of solidarity by promoting group pride ?
A.	functionalist perspective
B.	conflict perspective
C.	interactionist perspective
D.	dramaturgical perspective
Answer» B. conflict perspective

Discussion

106.	Which sociological perspective emphasizes that government has a strong interest in encouraging adoption ?
A.	functionalist perspective
B.	conflict perspective
C.	interactionist perspective
D.	labelling theory
Answer» B. conflict perspective

Discussion

107.	Which sociological perspective emphasizes that in comparison with women men can drw on larger social networks that are useful in locating employment opportunities ?
A.	functionalist perspective
B.	conflict perspective
C.	interactionist perspective
D.	clinical perspective
Answer» C. interactionist perspective

Discussion

108.	Which sociological perspective emphasizes that ethnocentrism that ethnocentrism serves to maintain a sense of solidarity by promoting group pride ?
A.	functionalist perspective
B.	conflict perspective
C.	interactionist perspective
D.	dramaturgical perspective
Answer» B. conflict perspective

Discussion

109.	Which sociological perspective emphasizes that patients should not always be viewed as passive but instead as an actor who often shows a powerful intent to see the physician ?
A.	Functionalist perspective
B.	conflict perspective
C.	interactionist perspective
D.	labelling theory
Answer» D. labelling theory

Discussion

110.	Which sociological perspective emphasizes that school in the United States foster competition through built-in systems of reward and punishment ?
A.	functionalist perspective
B.	conflict perspective
C.	interactionist perspective
D.	psychological perspective
Answer» C. interactionist perspective

Discussion

111.	Which sociological perspective emphasizes that the performance of major social institutions is generally efficient and desirable ?
A.	functionalist perspective
B.	conflict perspective
C.	interactionist perspective
D.	each of the above
Answer» B. conflict perspective

Discussion

112.	Which sociological perspective emphasizes the integrative power of religion in human society ?
A.	functionalist perspective
B.	conflict perspective
C.	interactionist perspective
D.	each of the above
Answer» B. conflict perspective

Discussion

113.	Which sociological perspective emphasizes that the relationship between females and males has been one of unequal power with men in a dominant position over women ?
A.	functionalist perspective
B.	conflict perspective
C.	interactionist perspective
D.	dramaturgical perspective
Answer» B. conflict perspective

Discussion

114.	Which sociological perspective examines human activities on the micro level by focusing on how day-to-day social behavior is shaped by the distinctive norms, values and demands of a particular society ?
A.	functionalist perspective
B.	conflict perspective
C.	interactionist perspective
D.	None of these
Answer» D. None of these

Discussion

115.	Which sociological perspective examines human activities on the micro level by is shaped by the distinctive norms values and demands of a particular society ?
A.	functionalist perspective
B.	conflict perspective
C.	interactionist perspective
D.	psychological perspective
Answer» D. psychological perspective

Discussion

116.	Which sociological perspective minimizes change ?
A.	functionalist perspective
B.	conflict perspective
C.	interactionist perspective
D.	each of the above
Answer» B. conflict perspective

Discussion

117.	Which sociological perspective makes the distinction between instrumental and expressive roles ?
A.	function perspective
B.	conflict perspective
C.	interactionist perspective
D.	labeling theory
Answer» D. labeling theory

Discussion

118.	Which sociological perspective minimizes change?
A.	functionalist perspective
B.	conflict perspective
C.	interactionist perspective
D.	each of the above
Answer» B. conflict perspective

Discussion

119.	Which sociological perspective points out that while pure monopolies are not a basic element of the economy of the United States competition is much more restricted than one might expect in what is called a free enterprise system ?
A.	functionalist perspective
B.	conflict perspective
C.	interactionist perspective
D.	labeling theory
Answer» C. interactionist perspective

Discussion

120.	Which sociological perspective views race from the macro level and sees the economic structure as a central factor in the exploitation of minority groups ?
A.	functionalist perspective
B.	conflict perspective
C.	interactionist perspective
D.	labelling theory
Answer» C. interactionist perspective

Discussion

121.	Which sociological perspective would be especially interested in studying how people communicate with each other and develop relationships through MUDS (multi -user domains) and electronic chat rooms ?
A.	functionalist perspective
B.	conflict perspective
C.	interactionist perspective
D.	labeling theory
Answer» D. labeling theory

Discussion

122.	Which sociological perspective views society as a network of connected parts each of which contributes to the maintenance of the system as a whole ?
A.	functionalist perspective
B.	conflict perspective
C.	interactionist perspective
D.	dramaturgical approach
Answer» B. conflict perspective

Discussion

123.	Which sociological perspective would be especially interested in studying how people communicate with other and develop relationships through MUDS (multi-user)?
A.	functionalist perspective
B.	conflict perspective
C.	interactionist perspective
D.	labeling theory
Answer» D. labeling theory

Discussion

124.	Which sociological perspective would note that poor and rural sections of the United States tend to be underserved because medical service concentrate where people are numerous or wealthy ?
A.	functionalist perspective
B.	conflict perspective
C.	interactionist perspective
D.	neo-Malthusian view
Answer» C. interactionist perspective

Discussion

125.	Which sociological theory emphasizes the meanings that people attach to various aspects of reality ?
A.	Symbolic Interactionism
B.	Feminism
C.	Conflict
D.	Radical
E.	Structural Functionalism
Answer» B. Feminism

Discussion

126.	Which sociologist distinguished between significant others and generalized others ?
A.	George Herbert Mead
B.	Charles Horton Cooley
C.	Erving Goffman
D.	W.I Thomas
Answer» B. Charles Horton Cooley

Discussion

127.	Which sociological theory emphasizes the role of language and literacy in fighting against cultural subordination ?
A.	Functionalism
B.	Conflict
C.	Feminism
D.	Radical
E.	Symbolic Interactionism
Answer» C. Feminism

Discussion

128.	Which sociologist cofounded the famous Chicago settlement house Hull House ?
A.	Charles Horton Cooley
B.	Jane Addams
C.	George Herbert Mead
D.	Wright Mills
Answer» C. George Herbert Mead

Discussion

129.	Which sociologist introduced the concept of culture lag ?
A.	William F. Ogburn
B.	Talcott Parsons
C.	Auguste Comte
D.	Thorstein Veblen
Answer» B. Talcott Parsons

Discussion

130.	Which sociologist writing in 1906 noted that individuals make distinctions between members of their own group (thein-group) and everyone else (the out-group) ?
A.	Charles Horton Cooley
B.	Emile Durkheim
C.	William I. Thomas
D.	William Graham Sumner
Answer» E.

Discussion

131.	Which sociologist saw that the “definition of the situation “could mold the thinking and personality of the individual ?
A.	Philip Zimbardo
B.	Herbert Blumer
C.	William I. Thomas
D.	Erving Goggman
Answer» D. Erving Goggman

Discussion

132.	Which sociology perspective emphasizes that societies literally could not function if massive numbers of people defied standards of appropriate conduct ?
A.	functionalist perspective
B.	conflict perspective
C.	interactionist perspective
D.	labelling theory
Answer» B. conflict perspective

Discussion

133.	Which statement below most accurately describes the global unemployment rate ?
A.	the unemployment rate has decreased significantly since the 1970s
B.	the unemployment rate remains historically low
C.	the unemployment rate remains historically high
D.	the unemployment rate in not known
Answer» D. the unemployment rate in not known

Discussion

134.	Which term describes a society in which women can marry more than one husband at a time but men may marry only one wife at a time ?
A.	monogamy
B.	polygamy
C.	polygyny
D.	polyandry
Answer» D. polyandry

Discussion

135.	Which term describes families in which at least one adult has children from a previous marriage or relationship ?
A.	beanpole families
B.	cohabiting families
C.	reconstituted families
D.	horizontal families
Answer» D. horizontal families

Discussion

136.	Which term describes marriage patterns in contemporary Britain ?
A.	flexible monogamy
B.	serial monogamy
C.	liquid monogamy
D.	reflexive monogamy
Answer» C. liquid monogamy

Discussion

137.	Which term describes religious organization of a loosely knit and transient kind ?
A.	church
B.	denomination
C.	sect
D.	cult
Answer» E.

Discussion

138.	Which term describes societies where the family name and the inheritance of property passes down the male line ?
A.	matrilineal
B.	androlineal
C.	homolineal
D.	patrilineal
Answer» E.

Discussion

139.	Which term describes the process whereby religion loses its influence over various spheres of social life ?
A.	secularization
B.	evangelicalism
C.	fundamentalism
D.	alienation
Answer» B. evangelicalism

Discussion

140.	Which term does John Thompson use to describe the sort of social relations created by the mass media ?
A.	face-to-face interaction
B.	mediated interaction
C.	mediated quasi interaction
D.	mediated multiple -interaction
Answer» D. mediated multiple -interaction

Discussion

141.	Which term was introduced by Charles Per row to refer to failures that are inevitable given the manner in which human and technological systems are organized ________________?
A.	the Per row principle
B.	the Peter principle
C.	the school principal
D.	normal accidents
Answer» E.

Discussion

142.	Which term was used by Talcott Parsons in asserting that society tends toward a state of stability or balance ?
A.	charisma
B.	magnetism
C.	equilibrium
D.	status quo
Answer» D. status quo

Discussion

143.	Which term was introduced by Charles Per row to refer to failures that are inevitable given the manner in which human and technological systems are organized ?
A.	the Per row principle
B.	the Peter principle
C.	the school principal
D.	normal accidents
Answer» E.

Discussion

144.	Which theoretical approach emphasizes racism not as a deviation from the non-racist norm but rather as the everyday normal experience for people of color ?
A.	critical race theory
B.	conflict theories
C.	ethnocentrism
D.	primordialism
Answer» B. conflict theories

Discussion

145.	Which theoretical perspective defines the ecological environment as an ecosystem exhibiting a tendency toward equilibrium ?
A.	the interactionist perspective
B.	the conflict perspective
C.	the relativist perspective
D.	the functionalist perspective
Answer» E.

Discussion

146.	Which theoretical perspective in sociology emphasizes the inter-dependence of component parts of society ?
A.	Structural Functionalism
B.	Feminism
C.	Conflict
D.	Staples
E.	Symbolic Interaction ism
Answer» B. Feminism

Discussion

147.	Which theorist is most associated with world-systems theory ?
A.	Walt Rostow
B.	Immanuel Waller-stein
C.	Amartya Sen
D.	none of the above
Answer» C. Amartya Sen

Discussion

148.	Which theoretical perspective sees the family as benefiting some people more than others ?
A.	conflict
B.	functionalist
C.	interactionist
D.	structuralist
Answer» B. functionalist

Discussion

149.	Which theorist sees power as the chance that you will get your way even against opponents ?
A.	Steven Lukes
B.	Max Weber
C.	Michel Foucault
D.	Jean Baudrillard
Answer» C. Michel Foucault

Discussion

150.	Which type of theorists would argue that relentless class conflict between capitalists and workers boom and bust economic cycles and intercorporate conflict place limits on the ability of the capitalist class to manipulate political institutions at will?
A.	instrumental conflict theorists
B.	reactionary conflict theorists
C.	structural conflict theorists
D.	dysfunctional conflict theorists
Answer» D. dysfunctional conflict theorists

Discussion

Explore topic-wise MCQs in Sociology.

Which sociological perspective argues that stratification is universal, and that social inequality is necessary so that people will be motivated to fill socially important positions ?

Which sociological perspective argues that a common culture serves to maintain the privileges of some groups while keeping others in a subservient position ?

Which sociological perspective acknowledges that it is not possible to change gender drastically without dramatic revisions in a cultures social structure ?

Which sociological perspective argues that to whatever extent religion actually does influence social behavior it reinforces existing patterns of dominance and inequality ?

Which sociological perspective emphasizes that ethnocentrism serves to maintain a sense of solidarity by promoting group pride ?

Which sociological perspective emphasizes that government has a strong interest in encouraging adoption ?

Which sociological perspective emphasizes that in comparison with women men can drw on larger social networks that are useful in locating employment opportunities ?

Which sociological perspective emphasizes that ethnocentrism that ethnocentrism serves to maintain a sense of solidarity by promoting group pride ?

Which sociological perspective emphasizes that patients should not always be viewed as passive but instead as an actor who often shows a powerful intent to see the physician ?

Which sociological perspective emphasizes that school in the United States foster competition through built-in systems of reward and punishment ?

Which sociological perspective emphasizes that the performance of major social institutions is generally efficient and desirable ?

Which sociological perspective emphasizes the integrative power of religion in human society ?

Which sociological perspective emphasizes that the relationship between females and males has been one of unequal power with men in a dominant position over women ?

Which sociological perspective examines human activities on the micro level by focusing on how day-to-day social behavior is shaped by the distinctive norms, values and demands of a particular society ?

Which sociological perspective examines human activities on the micro level by is shaped by the distinctive norms values and demands of a particular society ?

Which sociological perspective minimizes change ?

Which sociological perspective makes the distinction between instrumental and expressive roles ?

Which sociological perspective minimizes change?

Which sociological perspective points out that while pure monopolies are not a basic element of the economy of the United States competition is much more restricted than one might expect in what is called a free enterprise system ?

Which sociological perspective views race from the macro level and sees the economic structure as a central factor in the exploitation of minority groups ?

Which sociological perspective would be especially interested in studying how people communicate with each other and develop relationships through MUDS (multi -user domains) and electronic chat rooms ?

Which sociological perspective views society as a network of connected parts each of which contributes to the maintenance of the system as a whole ?

Which sociological perspective would be especially interested in studying how people communicate with other and develop relationships through MUDS (multi-user)?

Which sociological perspective would note that poor and rural sections of the United States tend to be underserved because medical service concentrate where people are numerous or wealthy ?

Which sociological theory emphasizes the meanings that people attach to various aspects of reality ?

Which sociologist distinguished between significant others and generalized others ?

Which sociological theory emphasizes the role of language and literacy in fighting against cultural subordination ?

Which sociologist cofounded the famous Chicago settlement house Hull House ?

Which sociologist introduced the concept of culture lag ?

Which sociologist writing in 1906 noted that individuals make distinctions between members of their own group (thein-group) and everyone else (the out-group) ?

Which sociologist saw that the “definition of the situation “could mold the thinking and personality of the individual ?

Which sociology perspective emphasizes that societies literally could not function if massive numbers of people defied standards of appropriate conduct ?

Which statement below most accurately describes the global unemployment rate ?

Which term describes a society in which women can marry more than one husband at a time but men may marry only one wife at a time ?

Which term describes families in which at least one adult has children from a previous marriage or relationship ?

Which term describes marriage patterns in contemporary Britain ?

Which term describes religious organization of a loosely knit and transient kind ?

Which term describes societies where the family name and the inheritance of property passes down the male line ?

Which term describes the process whereby religion loses its influence over various spheres of social life ?

Which term does John Thompson use to describe the sort of social relations created by the mass media ?

Which term was introduced by Charles Per row to refer to failures that are inevitable given the manner in which human and technological systems are organized ________________?

Which term was used by Talcott Parsons in asserting that society tends toward a state of stability or balance ?

Which term was introduced by Charles Per row to refer to failures that are inevitable given the manner in which human and technological systems are organized ?

Which theoretical approach emphasizes racism not as a deviation from the non-racist norm but rather as the everyday normal experience for people of color ?

Which theoretical perspective defines the ecological environment as an ecosystem exhibiting a tendency toward equilibrium ?

Which theoretical perspective in sociology emphasizes the inter-dependence of component parts of society ?

Which theorist is most associated with world-systems theory ?

Which theoretical perspective sees the family as benefiting some people more than others ?

Which theorist sees power as the chance that you will get your way even against opponents ?

Which type of theorists would argue that relentless class conflict between capitalists and workers boom and bust economic cycles and intercorporate conflict place limits on the ability of the capitalist class to manipulate political institutions at will?