Final Sınavı - Introduction to Sociology

Soru 1:

Auguste Comte Max Weber Talcott Parsons Mary Douglas Niklas Luhmann Which of the sociologists above are among the ones who contributed to theoretical perspectives of the sociology of religion?

A) I and II B) I, IV and V C) III, IV and V D) I, II, III and V E) II, III, IV and V

Soru 2:

Which sociologist below assumes the functions of the family are the primary socialization of children and stabilization of adult personalities?

A) Malinowski B) Leach C) Murdock D) Laing E) Parsons

Soru 3:

Which of the following ideas about religion belongs to Freud?

A) Religion in itself brings about social cohesion and helps strengthen bonds between members. B) Religion strengthens the unity of society and promotes solidarity. C) Religion begins with the division of the world into two kinds of phenomena: the profane and the sacred. D) Religion develops from the need to ward off the horrors of nature, particularly the cruelty of death. E) Religion is primarily a collective activity based on a classification of things into the sacred.

Soru 4:

“It is not religious practices that have primary sociological significance but rather “symbolic universes” that are objectified meaning-systems that relate the experiences of everyday life to a transcendent layer of reality.” Which of the following stances defends this idea?

A) Secularization Theory B) Social-Conflict perspective C) Social Action Theory D) Phenomenological Perspective E) Rational Choice Theory

Soru 5:

Which one of the following sociological approaches advocates that individuals are actively involved in deviant behaviors as a reaction to the inequalities of capitalist order?

A) Modernist theories B) Postmodern theories C) Conflict Theories D) Interactionist theories E) Chicago School

Soru 6:

The ______ nature of culture can mostly be observed in language. Language is an important part of culture. Within each language, the ideas, mentality and worldview specific to the community that uses this language are reflected. Thus, each culture forms its own unique." Which of the following adjectives best completes the explanation about culture as shared meaning systems?

A) Individual B) Technological C) Inequal D) Collective E) Global

Soru 7:

Which of the below is/ are among the social function(s) of law? resolving disputes determining mutual relationship regulating the behaviors developing the economic conditions

A) I,II,III B) Only I C) II,III D) III,IV E) I,II

Soru 8:

I. Feminists in general see the family as an institution in which patriarchal values are learned by individuals. II. Feminists generally argue that the realm of sex and reproduction is strictly a private realm. III. According to the most of feminists, there is no family based on love and consent. Which of the above is/are correct?

A) Only I B) I and II C) I and III D) II and III E) I, II, and III

Soru 9:

Which is true for Sociological Theories? I. They focus on the differences between criminals and normal individuals. II. All behaviors, as well as deviance and harmonization are the productof a society. III. Sociological theories provide important contributions to the understanding and prevention of deviation and criminal behavior.

A) Only II B) I and II C) II and III D) I and III E) I, II and III

Soru 10:

Which one of the followings can be pointed out as an early sociologist?

A) G. Simmel B) Max Weber C) Karl Marx D) Saint-Simon E) Emile Durkheim

Soru 11:

Which theory was developed by Karl Marx?

A) National socialism B) Historical idealism C) Historical materialism D) Material historicism E) Social Darwinism

Soru 12:

Which of the following cannot be a true statement about recent changes in family life patterns in Western societies?

A) The rights of women and children are increasingly recognized B) Single-parent families are increasing C) The family size is declining D) The influence of extended families and other kin groups is increasing E) Divorce incidence is increasing

Soru 13:

I. Patriarchal family II. Unstable family III. Nuclear family IV. Stem family Which of the above are the kinds of typology that Le Play recognized and present in all parts of the world and in all ages of history?

A) I and II B) I and III C) I, II and III D) I, II and IV E) I, III and IV

Soru 14:

Which two people are important proponents of culture-functional approach?

A) Durkheim-Marx B) Marx-Mauss C) Mauss-Durkheim D) Horkheimer-Marx E) Adorno-Horkheimer

Soru 15:

Which one of the followings provides the meaning of what we call as endogamy?

A) It is a practice of marrying only within a specific ethic, social or religious group. B) It refers to that the marrying rule permits only one partner. C) It refers to that marrying rule permits multiple partner. D) It refers to a social system and a socially instituted practice in which the couple resides with the wife’s kin. E) It is a practice of tracing the descent from female line.

Soru 16:

Who is the author of Towards a Critique of Hegel's Philosophy of Right?

A) Marx B) Weber C) Durheim D) Comte E) Luckmann

Soru 17:

________refers to the initial acts of crossing the boundaries. In most cases, these behaviors are “marginal” in terms of the person’s own identity. In some cases, however, normalization does not occur and a person is labeled as criminal or guilty.

A) Interactive approach B) Primary deviance C) Secondary deviance D) Structural approach E) Crime subcultures

Soru 18:

George P. Murdock suggets that family is a multi functional, indispensable and an inevitable social institution in society. Which below is not one of the universal functions of family in his view?

A) Sexual function B) Reproductive function C) Revolutionary function D) Economic function E) Educational function

Soru 19:

Which of the following approaches focused heavily on the differential distribution of resources as reflected in the socioeconomic class structure of society?

A) Functionalist perspective B) Social-conflict perspective C) Secularization theory D) Phenomenological perspective E) Rational choice theory

Soru 20:

Which one is NOT the characteristics of a patriarchal family?

A) The father exercises ultimate authority over his children and grandchildren. B) Young men move off as soon as they can fund themselves. C) The father typically keeps all his married sons with him D) Children naturally take over the habits and customs of the former generations. E) It is a very stable family.