Functionalist Theory of social change focuses on:

The functions of social institutions in maintaining stability and order

Ethnocentrism is the belief that:

One's own culture is superior to others

Population changes can lead to social change by:

Altering the demographic structure and social dynamics

The Stickiness Factor refers to:

The ability of a message to make an impact and be memorable

Technology as an external factor of change can:

Drive innovation and transform societies

Individualist society values:

Individual rights and independence

Expected behaviours in a society

Cyclical Theory of social change proposes that:

Social change follows a predictable cycle of rise and fall

A social paradigm shift occurs when:

Fundamental changes in societal beliefs and practices happen

Social epidemics refer to:

Rapid spread of behaviours or ideas with a society

Cognitive consistency refers to:

The tendency to seek harmony among one's thoughts, beliefs, and attitudes

Marxism in sociology emphasizes:

The economic basis of society and class struggle

Cognitive dissonance occurs when:

There is a conflict between one's thoughts, beliefs, and actions

The Power of Context suggests that:

Individual behaviour is largely influenced by environmental factors

In a social hierarchy, the command class typically:

Issues orders and controls resources

Social environment, culture, and social values influence change by:

Shaping individuals' behaviors and societal norms

Symbolic Interactionism in sociology is primarily concerned with:

The symbolic meanings and interpretations of social interactions

Cultural Materialism in anthropology emphasizes:

The material conditions and economic factors influencing culture

Proximity as a factor of social change refers to:

The physical closeness of different societies and cultures

Acculturation is the process of:

Adopting the cultural traits or social patterns of another group

Psychoanalytic Theory, developed by Sigmund Freud, emphasizes:

The unconscious mind and early childhood experiences

Learning Theory in psychology is primarily concerned with:

The processes of acquiring new behaviors and knowledge

Behaviorism, as a school of thought in psychology, focuses on:

Observable behaviors and their environmental determinants

Diffusion in sociology refers to:

The spread of cultural elements from one society to another

Participant observation is a research method where the researcher:

Actively engages in the daily life of the subjects

Confirmation bias is the tendency to:

Favour information that confirms one's preexisting beliefs

The obey class in a social structure is characterized by:

Following directives from the command class

Challenge and Response Theory, developed by Arnold Toynbee, argues that:

Societies develop in response to challenges they face

Functionalism in anthropology focuses on:

The functions of social institutions and their role in keeping social order

Conflict Theory of social change emphasizes:

The role of power struggles and conflicts in driving social change

Inclusionists in sociology advocate for:

Promoting social inclusion and diversity

What is the primary focus of anthropology?

Study of human societies and cultures

Feminism in sociology seeks to:

Understand and address gender inequalities

Evolutionary Theory of social change suggests that:

Societies change in a linear and progressive manner

Which of the following is an example of how the physical environment can influence social change?

Natural disasters altering living conditions

Structuralism in anthropology is primarily concerned with:

The underlying structures of human thought and culture

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1
Functionalist Theory of social change focuses on:
The impact of technological advancements
The functions of social institutions in maintaining stability and order
The role of conflict in driving change
The cyclical nature of social change
2
Ethnocentrism is the belief that:
One's own culture is superior to others
Cultural diversity is unimportant
Cultural exchange is harmful
All cultures are equal
3
Which of the following is a key concept in psychology?
Quantum mechanics
Photosynthesis
Plate tectonics
Cognitive dissonance
4
Population changes can lead to social change by:
Stabilizing economic conditions
Altering the demographic structure and social dynamics
Increasing the number of natural resources
Reducing technological advancements
5
In sociology, deviance refers to:
Conformity to social norms
Violation of social norms
Political power
Economic stability
6
The Stickiness Factor refers to:
The resistance to social change
The difficulty of removing adhesive
The ability of a message to make an impact and be memorable
The persistance of economic problems
7
The concepts of Id, Ego, and Superego were introduced by:
Sigmund Freud
B.F. Skinner
Carl Jung
Jean Piaget
8
Technology as an external factor of change can:
Maintain traditional practices
Slow down social progress
Eliminate cultural diversity
Drive innovation and transform societies
9
Individualist society values:
Collective decision-making
Individual rights and independence
Social conformity
Group harmony
10
Social norms are:
Laws enacted by the government
Expected behaviours in a society
Random actions
Scientific theories
11
Cyclical Theory of social change proposes that:
Societies evolve in a straight line
Change is driven by technological advancements
Social structures are static and unchanging
Social change follows a predictable cycle of rise and fall
12
A social paradigm shift occurs when:
Fundamental changes in societal beliefs and practices happen
There is a minor change in social norms
Economic policies are adjusted
A new government is elected
13
Social epidemics refer to:
Political campaigns
Economic recessions
Widespread diseases
Rapid spread of behaviours or ideas with a society
14
Cognitive consistency refers to:
The influence of social structures on behavior
The process of learning new behaviors
The tendency to seek harmony among one's thoughts, beliefs, and attitudes
The ability to solve complex problems
15
Marxism in sociology emphasizes:
The economic basis of society and class struggle
The biological basis of human behavior
The role of symbols and meanings in social interactions
The functions of social institutions
16
Which school of thought focuses on the role of social structures in shaping society?
Symbolic Interactinism
Psychoanalytic Theory
Structural Functionalism
Behaviourism
17
Cognitive dissonance occurs when:
There is a conflict between one's thoughts, beliefs, and actions
There is harmony among one's thoughts and beliefs
Social norms are strictly followed
New information is easily integrated into existing beliefs
18
The Power of Context suggests that:
Economic status is the only important factor
Social norms are irrelevant
Genetics determine all behaviour
Individual behaviour is largely influenced by environmental factors
19
Paradigm paralysis is the inability to:
Communicate effectively
Maintain the status quo
Adapt to new paradigms
Understand basic concepts
20
In a social hierarchy, the command class typically:
Engages in manual labour
Issues orders and controls resources
Avoids social interaction
Follows orders
21
Social environment, culture, and social values influence change by:
Preventing any form of innovation
Isolating communities from each other
Remaining static over time
Shaping individuals' behaviors and societal norms
22
Symbolic Interactionism in sociology is primarily concerned with:
The symbolic meanings and interpretations of social interactions
The economic basis of society
The functions of social institutions
The biological aspects of human behavior
23
A collectivist society emphasizes
Personal freedom
Group goals and cohesion
Market competition
Individual achievements
24
The term "status quo" refers to:
A scientific discovery
A new trend
The existing state of affairs
A revolutionary change
25
Cultural Materialism in anthropology emphasizes:
The psychological motivations of individuals
The material conditions and economic factors influencing culture
The biological aspects of human behavior
The symbolic meanings of cultural practices
26
Proximity as a factor of social change refers to:
The genetic similarities between populations
The economic ties between countries
The physical closeness of different societies and cultures
The technological advancements in a region
27
Acculturation is the process of:
Rejecting all forms of cultural exchange
Maintaining one's original culture in isolation
Adopting the cultural traits or social patterns of another group
Developing new technologies
28
Bronislaw Malinowski is best known for his work in:
Medicine
Quantum physics
Ethnography
Astronomy
29
Psychoanalytic Theory, developed by Sigmund Freud, emphasizes:
Observable behaviors and their reinforcement
Cognitive processes and problem-solving
The unconscious mind and early childhood experiences
Social interactions and cultural influences
30
According to the Law of the Few, which group is known for spreading information widely?
All of the above
Salesmen
Connectors
Mavens
31
Learning Theory in psychology is primarily concerned with:
The processes of acquiring new behaviors and knowledge
The biological basis of behavior
The role of the unconscious mind
The influence of social structures
32
Sociology primarily studies
Genetic mutations
Chemical reactions
Individual behaviour
Social behaviour and society
33
Behaviorism, as a school of thought in psychology, focuses on:
The unconscious mind
Observable behaviors and their environmental determinants
Cognitive processes
Genetic influences
34
Diffusion in sociology refers to:
The process of socialization within a family
The economic development of a society
The spread of cultural elements from one society to another
The biological evolution of humans
35
Participant observation is a research method where the researcher:
Analyzes historical documents
Conducts laboratory experiments
Remains completely detached
Actively engages in the daily life of the subjects
36
Confirmation bias is the tendency to:
Randomly select information
Favour information that confirms one's preexisting beliefs
Ignore all information
Seek out information that contradicts one's beliefs
37
The obey class in a social structure is characterized by:
Issuing commands
Owning large amounts of property
Making policy decisions
Following directives from the command class
38
Challenge and Response Theory, developed by Arnold Toynbee, argues that:
Change is driven solely by economic factors
Societies develop in response to challenges they face
Societies change due to internal conflicts
Social change is random and unpredictable
39
Functionalism in anthropology focuses on:
The functions of social institutions and their role in keeping social order
The material conditions and economic factors influencing culture
The symbolic meanings of cultural practices
The psychological motivations of individuals
40
Conflict Theory of social change emphasizes:
The cyclical patterns of social development
The evolutionary progression of societies
The role of power struggles and conflicts in driving social change
The harmonious functioning of social institutions
41
Inclusionists in sociology advocate for:
Promoting social inclusion and diversity
Analyzing economic systems
Maintaining traditional social structures
Studying biological influences on behavior
42
What is the primary focus of anthropology?
Study of plant life
Study of animal behaviour
Study of human societies and cultures
Study of celestial bodies
43
Feminism in sociology seeks to:
Examine the biological aspects of human behavior
Understand and address gender inequalities
Analyze the economic basis of society
Study the functions of social institutions
44
Evolutionary Theory of social change suggests that:
Social structures remain constant over time
Social change is cyclical and repetitive
Change occurs only in response to external threats
Societies change in a linear and progressive manner
45
Which of the following is an example of how the physical environment can influence social change?
Introduction of new laws
Development of new languages
Changes in fashion trends
Natural disasters altering living conditions
46
Structuralism in anthropology is primarily concerned with:
The evolutionary development of humans
The functional roles of social institutions
The economic basis of society
The underlying structures of human thought and culture

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