History of Sociology Terminology

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Who coined the term 'sociologie' in 1830?

  • Greek philosopher
  • English linguist
  • Isidore Auguste Comte (correct)
  • Roman emperor

What does the suffix '-ology' mean?

  • Philosophy of
  • Companion of
  • Study of (correct)
  • Knowledge about

In which year did the English word 'sociology' appear?

  • 1857
  • 1843 (correct)
  • 1830
  • 1800

What is the main function of the institutions in a society?

<p>To meet the physical, social, and psychological needs of the members (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which factor is essential for a social grouping to be considered a society?

<p>Geographical territory and political authority (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of dominant cultural expectations in a society?

<p>To shape the behavior and norms of the members (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'sociology' primarily study?

<p>Social groupings and their interactions (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: A society is not subject to the same political authority and dominant cultural expectations?

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: The institutions in a society do not maintain the values of the culture?

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: A society does not share the same geographical territory?

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: The institutions in a society do not provide for the physical, social, and psychological needs of its members?

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