Seçmeli Ara Sınav - Introduction to Sociology

Soru 1:

How many theoretical approaches to politics are there in sociology?

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

Soru 2:

Which of the following is an example for "Surplus value"?

A) An owner of a factory makes money from the goods he produces. B) The owner of a factory pays the workers more than they deserve for their labor. C) The owner of the factory pays the workers less than they deserve for their labor. D) The workers get paid for overtime work. E) The owner of the factory makes money by making their product more expensive than competitors.

Soru 3:

Which of the following statements about the field study of economics is true?

A) Economics assumes that the sources are unlimited. B) Economics hypotheses that human needs are finite. C) The analysis unit of economy is market. D) The only actor of economic activity is the producer. E) Abundance is the main concept of the economics.

Soru 4:

According to Karl Marx, what does "historical materialism" emphasize?

A) Individual thoughts B) Surplus value C) Social statistics D) Cultural changes E) Economic factors

Soru 5:

Which of the following philosopher, differently from Marx, suggests that social status and political power of individuals constitute an important part in the social stratification besides economic factors?

A) Adam Smith B) David Ricardo C) Max Weber D) Karl Polanyi E) Milton Friedman

Soru 6:

Which scientific approach developed by Comte is based on the assumption that social life has an objective reality just like natural life?

A) Social approach B) Natural approach C) Objective approach D) Positivist approach E) Realist approach

Soru 7:

Which of the following concepts of sociology refers to the interaction process in which the individuals learn the elements of the society they live in?

A) Socialization. B) Social structure. C) Social institution. D) Status. E) Socializing.

Soru 8:

Which of the following data gathering technique in qualitative research design is based on the examination of a social fact in its own social context through a variety of data gathering techniques?

A) Unstructured observation B) Focus group interview C) Life story interview D) Case study E) Oral history

Soru 9:

Which factor below can be a personal reason for poverty?

A) Unemployment B) Family C) Sense of discipline D) Migration E) Low wages

Soru 10:

Which of the following concept sees power in society as being monopolized by a small minority?

A) Globalization B) Functionalist Approach C) Pluralist Approach D) Marxist-Conflict Theory E) Elite Theory

Soru 11:

Who is the phylosopher who mainly analyses the actions that are based on cultural motives and tries to understrand societies by looking at these action?

A) Karl Marx B) Max Weber C) Adam Smith D) David Ricardo E) Karl Polanyi

Soru 12:

What type of authority is characterized based on the devotion of followers or subordinates to what they define as the exceptional characteristics of a leader?

A) Democratic authority B) Paternalistic authority C) Charismatic authority D) Rational-legal authority E) Traditional authority

Soru 13:

“Precious metals, like silver and gold, evaluate wealth of a country. It predicates the prosperity of a nation on mines, and deposits of silver and gold that the country has instead of the power of production.” What is the described concept?

A) Capitalism B) Feodalism C) Mercantilism D) Slavery E) Modernism

Soru 14:

According to Durkheim, if collective value system guiding individuals and ensuring the continuity of social life weakened due to rapid social changes, what would be the result?

A) Heterogeneity B) Diversity C) Moral consensus D) Anomie E) Collective consciousness

Soru 15:

In this type of states, all institutions are totally controlled. This type of state is deprived of legitimization. In order to control society as a whole, any kind of violence and fear can be used. Which of the followings is the type of state described above?

A) Authoritarian state B) Totalitarian state C) Dictatorships D) Oligarchies E) Religious Theocracies

Soru 16:

Which of the following is true about the evolution theory "law of the three stages"?

A) It is developed by Saint-Simon B) It is influenced by Saint-Simon C) Social physics is the main concept of the stages. D) It supports the French Revolution. E) It neglects supernatural forces.

Soru 17:

Who used the term "sociology" first in History?

A) Saint-Simon B) Auguste Comte C) Emile Durkheim D) Herbert Spencer E) Karl Marx

Soru 18:

Which of the following approaches evaluate society in terms of basic needs?

A) Elite theory B) Pluralist approach C) Functionalist approach D) Marxist Theory E) Conflict Theory

Soru 19:

According to Weber, which type of authority is likely to be seen in developed, democratic nation-states?

A) Paternal B) Power C) Rational-legal D) Traditional E) Charismatic

Soru 20:

"The social world can be studied by both scientific and historical methods" is a claim pioneered by.....

A) Comte B) Durkheim C) Saint-Simon D) Marx E) Spencer