Seçmeli Ara Sınav - Introduction to Sociology

Soru 1:

Who adapted the “natural selection” principle into social evolution?

A) Comte B) Herbert Spencer C) Saint-Simon D) Durkheim E) Charles Darwin

Soru 2:

Which of the following is the person who believed in only cultural factors in economics sociology?

A) Weber B) Marx C) Smith D) Comte E) Saint-Simon

Soru 3:

According to the concept of Comte's theological stage, which of the following is correct?

A) In this stage, the human mind tries to explain all social and physical phenomena and events through abstract forces. B) In this stage, the human mind finally tries to explain all phenomena and events scientifically. C) In this stage, the human mind tries to explain everything through supernatural forces. D) In this stage, the human mind rejects supernatural and abstract forces due to positive sciences. E) In this stage, the human mind tries to reveal existing relationships among observable phenomena and systematize these relationships within universal laws.

Soru 4:

10. Which of the following gives the definition for "asset"?

A) denotes to people's working. Investments and money flows ensured from the gowernment. B) individuals' and groups' respectability and prestige in a group or society. C) refers to groups of people who share similar status. D) decomposition of people's social positions depending on wealth,income,salary. E) a property which can be translated to a form of money providing profit to the owner.

Soru 5:

According to Marx, working class people have to sell their labour power since they do not have production means. However, workers are often paid less than they deserve and the remaining …. becomes the “ profit ” for the capitalist. Which term is correct to complete the sentence?

A) Base B) Superstructure C) Proletariat D) Bourgeoisie E) Surplus value

Soru 6:

Which of the following modes of economic system predicate the prosperity of a nation on mines, and deposits of silver and gold?

A) Mercantilism B) Capitalism C) Feudalism D) Slavery E) Welfare State

Soru 7:

Which of the following can be considered as a structural reason for poverty?

A) Low wages B) Individual's ability C) Sense of responsibility D) Sense of discipline E) Patience

Soru 8:

It is often been criticized for being a micro-oriented approach that deals with everyday life. It does not place communication and contacts in historical and social context. Sociologists of this approach claim that social order is based on the meanings we attribute to everything in our world. Which of the approaches is characterized by the features given above?

A) Functionalism B) Symbolic Interactionism C) Positivism D) Marxism E) Conflict Theory

Soru 9:

Which of the following is a type of authority?

A) Modern authority B) Post-modern authority C) Rational- legal authority D) Sensational authority E) Manipulative authority

Soru 10:

Owned mines Production power Valuable metals Which of the above can be considered as factors in the Smith's idea of national prosperity?

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

Soru 11:

Which social class do the well-paid, specialized professionals belong to in modern society?

A) Upper class B) Upper-middle class C) Lower-middle class D) Lower class E) The untouchables

Soru 12:

Which of the following theory relies on the idea of small and elite groups governing the society?

A) Marxist-Conflict Theory B) Ethno-religious conflict theory C) Elite theory D) Statecraft theory E) Bureaucracy theory

Soru 13:

Which of the following was used as an excuse to legitimize social inequality and discrimination?

A) Social Darwinism B) Theological stage C) The French Revolution D) Posivite stage E) Social dynamics

Soru 14:

Which of the following terms is defined as an academic discipline which examines power and distribution of power in various types of political systems?

A) Political sociology B) Traditional authority C) Political science D) Elite theory E) Social democracy

Soru 15:

How many types of authority are there?

A) 2 B) 3 C) 4 D) 5 E) 6

Soru 16:

Which of the following, who is also considered to be the founding father of sociology, developed the concept of positivism into sociology?

A) Marx B) Comte C) Weber D) Durkheim E) Dilthey

Soru 17:

Which is true for Marxist-Conflict Theory? I. It emphasizes means of production. II. It sees economic resources as a source of power. III. It is in line with functionalism and elite theory.

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

Soru 18:

Women can marry men from another caste Being in a caste can result from your religion Upward or downward mobility across castes is possible Kahatriyases are responsible for the protection of social systems Which statements above are true for the caste system?

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

Soru 19:

How does economics discipline explain economic behaviours and attitude?

A) Based on supply and demand relations. B) Based on social factors C) Based on political factors D) Based on cultural factors E) Based on psychological factors

Soru 20:

Which of the followings refers to a type of state that is deprived of legitimization?

A) Authoritarian state. B) Totalitarian state. C) Secular state. D) Federal state. E) Confederate state.