Final Sınavı - Introduction to Sociology

Soru 1:

Which one of the following is usually identified with the philosophies of John Locke, David Hume, Jeremy Bentham and John Stuart Mill, who emphasize social contract theory, a world where human beings are guided by enlightened self-interest, rationality, and free choice, and argue for the minimum intervention of the state in the lives of individuals?

A) Conservatism B) Socialism C) Liberalism D) Fascism E) Neoliberalism

Soru 2:

It is a thought that culture is unchangeable and very strong, and the members of it are kind of prisoners. Which one of the following terms is defined above?

A) Cultural lag B) Cultural heritage C) Cultural relativism D) Cultural determinism E) Cultural imperialism

Soru 3:

Which approach is criticized on the account of the suggestion that it is guilty of “cognitive reductionism”, and places too great emphasis on subjective meanings of culture as well as assuming that there is a common culture shared by all members of society?

A) Calvinism B) Cognitive balance theory C) Exchange theory D) Functionalist approach E) Phenomenological approach

Soru 4:

In which framework Durkheim, Weber and Marx discussed the macro-sociological relationship between law and society?

A) Feminist B) Marxist C) Economic D) Positivist E) Normative

Soru 5:

Which of the followings is not a true statement for the sociologists as far as the religion is concerned?

A) The sociologist takes an objective look at religion. B) The sociologist studies the effects of religious beliefs and practices on social and cultural system. C) The sociologist is concerned with the myriad ways in which society and religion interact. D) The sociologist is concerned with profound consequences for the individual. E) The sociologist is concerned with the truth or falsity of any given religion.

Soru 6:

Which of the following is the method that Le Play developed and used to examine the working class families?

A) monography B) biography C) autobiography D) historiography E) introspection

Soru 7:

Which of the following elements is neglected by Durkheim in his analysis yet is scrutinized by Weber?

A) the source of the belief in the sacred realm B) the meaning of religious beliefs and rites C) religion’s function in maintaining the social order D) the connection between religion and social change E) religion’s legitimacy on the political system

Soru 8:

What is What is the definition of secularism according to Webster?

A) Superstitious beliefs, to be dominant. B) Rationalization would gradually erode religious influence. C) General decline of religious beliefs and the less religious. D) According to Webster, the term secular means of belonging to the world and worldly things as distinguished from the church and religious affairs. E) This refers to the process of religious individuation based on religious beliefs of conscience.

Soru 9:

Which statement below is not correct considering the sociological definition of religion?

A) Religion is a cultural system. B) Religion provides a sense of purpose. C) Religion creates an idea of reality. D) Religion rarely helps find meaning. E) Religion consists of rituals.

Soru 10:

Who pioneered the development of structural-functionalism?

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

Soru 11:

Which of the following scholars produced the concept of cultural reproduction and habitus?

A) Pierre Bourdieu B) Max Horkheimer C) Theodor W. Adorno D) Clifford Geertz E) Marcel Mauss

Soru 12:

Which of the following is false about deviance?

A) It can be defined as visible violation of cultural norms. B) It can be rewarded, punished or accepted without penalty or reward. C) It's closely related to the social structure and culture from which it emerged. D) It includes criminal behaviors as well. E) It always involves an action or a preference.

Soru 13:

Which of the given serve an important function in terms of determining which attitudes and behaviors are right or wrong, fair or unfair?

A) Norms B) Anomie C) Values D) Regulations E) Deviance

Soru 14:

____ is the process by which people lose control over the social institutions they themselves invented. Which one of the following is the answer?

A) Religion B) Conflict C) Superficial entities D) Labor E) Alienation

Soru 15:

Which of the types of family is often seen as a concomitant of industrialization of societies?

A) Extended family B) Nuclear family C) Slum family D) Conjugal family E) Consanguine family

Soru 16:

Which of the following terms refers to the imperialistic goals, desires, and needs of big businesses or companies?

A) Globalization B) Modernization C) Grobalization D) Glocalization E) Differentiation

Soru 17:

Which of the given is one of the general characteristics of the sociology of law?

A) An understanding of the longstanding historical context of the development of law. B) An analysis of historical context that considers the developments of the economic structure. C) Particular attention should be allocated to the role of ideology and cultural factors. D) Examining the formation and development of legal rules in the course of history. E) An inclusion of a discussion of the functions of law.

Soru 18:

Which ones are the functions of law as a social concept? I. Resolves disputes II. Regulates the behaviors III. Develops the living conditions IV. Realizes the legal organization

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

Soru 19:

What is the name of the famous thinker who thought that the religion develops as a need to ward off the horrors of nature?

A) Karl Marx B) Sigmund Freud C) Talcott Parsons D) Max Weber E) Emile Durkheim

Soru 20:

Which of the following statements about religion is FALSE from sociological perspectives?

A) Sociology is concerned with the truth or falsity of any given religion. B) Sociology focuses on the social consequences and correlates of religion. C) Sociology identifies religion in terms of functions rather than substance. D) Sociology takes religion a social rather than theological or psychological phenomenon. E) Sociology takes an objective look at religion also considering its social foundations.