Sociology MCQs

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A person’s overall position in society is called______________?
A. achieved status
B. ascribed status
C. master status
D. status set
Meads work is an example of_______________?
A. functionalism
B. symbolic interactionism
C. psychoanalysis
D. cognitive theory
In pre-Communist China the aged were______________?
A. authority figures
B. retired in isolation
C. honored but restrained
D. none of these
Durkheim,s famous definition of religion includes three main elements Which of these is not one of the three ?
A. Religion is a form of culture
B. Religion involves belief in god
C. Religion provides a sense of purpose
D. Religion involves beliefs and ritual practices
What concept does Durkheim use to explain how religious ceremonies generate social solidarity ?
A. Collective consciousness
B. Collective interaction
C. Collective effervescence
D. Class consciousness
What is religious fundamentalism ?
A. Strict or literal adherence to basic religious principles and beliefs
B. Acceptance and use of violent means to transform secular societies
C. Commitment to the fundamental beliefs of charismatic leaders
D. Religious beliefs associated with new age sects
Which one of these is NOT a version of the sick role as identified by Friedson ?
A. conditional
B. unconditionally legitimate
C. modified legitimate
D. illegitimate