PRAXIS II: Sociology Exam Prep

10 Questions | By Gregorynaomi | Updated: Mar 20, 2022 | Attempts: 131

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Sociology is a discipline concerned with societal problems and theories which convey solutions to them. Undoubtedly, societies are dynamic. Various cultures and interactions with people exist. Quite interestingly, a profound knowledge about societal structures, pattern, as well as societal challenges are essential to lasting peace. Asses your understanding of sociology in this quiz.

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1.

Which of these is not related to sociology?
- A.
  
  Social stratification
- B.
  
  Biological response
- C.
  
  Social class
- D.
  
  Secularization
2.

Which of these philosophers was the first to work on sociology?
- A.
  
  Aristotle
- B.
  
  Marx
- C.
  
  Socrates
- D.
  
  Plato
3.

When was the term "sociology" coined?
- A.
  
  1780
- B.
  
  1789
- C.
  
  1789
- D.
  
  1781
4.

Who described the sociology behind the "survival of the fitest"?
- A.
  
  Karl Marx
- B.
  
  Émile Durkheim
- C.
  
  William Rainey Harper
- D.
  
  Herbert Spencer
5.

When was Durkheim's monograph, "suicide" published?
- A.
  
  1891
- B.
  
  1992
- C.
  
  1899
- D.
  
  1897
6.

Which of these is not a problem of modernity?
- A.
  
  Industrialization
- B.
  
  Urbanization
- C.
  
  Rationalization
- D.
  
  Secularization
7.

Which of these persons is not a pioneer father of sociology?
- A.
  
  Karl Marx
- B.
  
  Emile Durkheim
- C.
  
  Max Weber
- D.
  
  Herbert Spencer
8.

What methodological principle conduct sociology in similar manner as natural sciences?
- A.
  
  Anti-positivism
- B.
  
  Empiricism
- C.
  
  Negativism
- D.
  
  Positivism
9.

Which of these universities was the first to teach sociology?
- A.
  
  Yale University
- B.
  
  University of Surrey
- C.
  
  Ecole Polytechnique
- D.
  
  University of Chicago
10.

Which of these is not part of the four theoretical traditions?
- A.
  
  Functionalism
- B.
  
  Marxism
- C.
  
  Conflict
- D.
  
  Utilitarianism