Community Study Concepts and Theories Quiz
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According to the text, which of the following best defines a community?

  • A global society of local unity type embracing an indefinite multiplicity of functional spheres, social groups, and other social interaction (correct)
  • A cluster of people with joint bonds and value concepts
  • A group of people living within a specific geographic area
  • A society with strong emotional ties, cultural homogeneity, and strong moral and spiritual bonds
  • What does the text suggest about the nature of human relationships in a community?

  • They are based on shared geographic areas and social interaction
  • They are primarily influenced by functional spheres and social groups
  • They are defined by joint bonds and value concepts
  • They are characterized by strong emotional ties, ascribed status, specific and harmonious roles, cultural homogeneity, and strong moral and spiritual bonds (correct)
  • Based on the text, what variable explains why a community has been referred to as a spatial unit?

  • Cultural variable (cultural homogeneity)
  • Territorial variable (geographic area) (correct)
  • Sociological variable (social interaction)
  • Functional variable (multiplicity of functional spheres)
  • According to the text, what does a community consist of?

    <p>Persons in social interaction within a geographic area and having one or more additional ties</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the key characteristic of a community, as per the text?

    <p>Strong emotional ties and cultural homogeneity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, a community consists of persons in social interaction within a ______ area

    <p>geographic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Tonnies, human relationships in a community are characterized by strong emotional ties, ascribed status, specific and harmonious roles, cultural homogeneity, and strong moral and spiritual ______

    <p>bonds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The definition of a community indicates that it includes a territorial variable, which explains why community has been referred to as a spatial unit, as a cluster of people living within a specific geographic area or simply as a ______

    <p>place</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The sociological variable of social interaction in a community is related to the views of ______

    <p>Tonnies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A community is described as a global society of local unity type embracing an indefinite multiplicity of functional spheres, social groups, and other social interaction, joint bonds, and value ______

    <p>concepts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Definition of a Community

    • A community is defined as a cluster of people living within a specific geographic area.
    • The concept of a spatial unit explains the territorial aspect of a community.

    Nature of Human Relationships

    • Human relationships in a community feature strong emotional ties and ascribed status.
    • Specific and harmonious roles contribute to cultural homogeneity and cohesiveness.
    • Communities are grounded in strong moral and spiritual values.

    Components of a Community

    • A community consists of individuals engaged in social interactions.
    • These interactions occur within a defined area, emphasizing the importance of geography.

    Sociological Perspectives

    • The sociological variable of social interaction highlights the complexity of community dynamics.
    • The views of theorists, such as Tonnies, inform understanding of community relationships.

    Characteristics of a Community

    • The key characteristic of a community is the joint bonds and social interactions among its members.
    • A community reflects a global society that unifies various functional spheres and social groups.

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    Test your knowledge of community study concepts, theories, and approaches with this quiz. Explore the definition of community, different types of communities, and evolving interpretations of communities. Delve into the nature of community as a global society with local unity, encompassing various functional spheres, social groups, and value concepts.

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