Introduction to Sociology Q.1 Flashcards
T or F. The first true scientific sociologist was Durkheim.
True
T or F. The “father of sociology” was Auguste Comte.
True
Long-held customs whose origins are unknown are called:
folkways
The spread of cultural traits from one culture to another is called:
diffusion
T or F. Everyone begins life as an individual.
True
T or F. Culture is inherited, rather than taught.
False
A group that is more formalized and focused on a specific goal is a ______ group.
secondary
Groups characterized by close personal contact and mutual dependence are ______ groups.
primary
An institution serves a ________ purpose.
public
What are the two institutions of society often mentioned in the Bible?
- Church
- Family
T or F. In Scripture, the ideal society is made by humans
False
Sociology deals with _______ rather than with________ .
Groups
Individuals
The two kinds of anthropology are
- cultural
- physical
a set of people with a common interest
group
ideal society
utopia
how we know what we know
epistemology
study of truth and knowledge
philosophy
study of government
political science
study of humanity’s past
history
study of people and their material needs
economics
study of individual behavior
psychology
study of humans
anthropology
study of society
sociology
T or F. Marx and Engels believed in economic determinism.
True
T or F. The process through which an individual is made a part of society is socialization.
True
T or F. Max Weber is famous for his use of irregular types.
False
primary or secondary for each of the following groups.
- a family
- friends in an office
- fellow employees
- a church
- the people of a community
1.primary
2. primary
3. secondary
4. primary
5. secondary
What are major interests of sociologists?
- population studies
- social groups
- social behavior
- social changes
- cultural influences
