Introduction to Sociology Examination

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Questions and Answers

What is sociology primarily concerned with studying?

  • The history of human existence
  • Social groups and their interactions (correct)
  • Individual behavior in isolation
  • Natural phenomena and the physical environment

Which of the following best describes sociological imagination?

  • Focusing solely on economic factors in society
  • A method to predict future societal trends
  • The ability to see the connection between personal experiences and larger social forces (correct)
  • Analyzing only historical data to understand societies

What concept describes the movement between different social strata?

  • Social stratification
  • Social cohesion
  • Social mobility (correct)
  • Social conformity

Which of the following is NOT an attribute of culture in sociology?

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Which social scientist is best known for his contributions to understanding class struggle in society?

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Flashcards

Sociology as a science

Sociology uses scientific methods to study social phenomena, looking for patterns and causes in human behavior. It gathers evidence, tests theories, and looks for relationships between social factors/ideas.

Sociological Imagination

A way of seeing personal issues within a wider societal context. It connects your individual experiences to broader social trends and structures.

Culture (Sociology)

Learned behaviors, beliefs, values, and symbols that a group of people share. It shapes how people think and act.

Social Stratification

A system that ranks people in a society based on things like wealth, power, and social status. It creates inequality and hierarchy.

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Social Mobility

How people move between different social positions in a society. This can be up, down, or even staying the same.

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Study Notes

SOCI 0101: Introduction to Sociology Examination

  • Course: Introduction to Sociology
  • Exam Date: Thursday 19/11/2020
  • Exam Time: 8:30 AM - 10:30 AM
  • Exam Duration: 2 hours
  • Instructions: Answer Question One and any other two questions.

Question 1

  • Part a): Define the following terms: sociology, society, social stratification, social mobility, social cohesion. (Worth 10 Marks)

  • Part b): Explain the relationship between sociology and other social sciences. (Worth 10 Marks)

  • Part c): Explain the nature of sociology and why it's studied. (Worth 10 Marks)

Question 2

  • Discuss four theoretical theories and their contributions to society. (Worth 20 Marks)

Question 3

  • Explain social mobility and identify its types. (Worth 20 Marks)

Question 4

  • Describe different types of societies and their distinguishing characteristics, considering culture. (Worth 20 Marks)

Question 5

  • Examine the impact of corruption on development in society. (Worth 20 Marks)

Question One (Detailed Breakdown)

  • Part a): (15 marks). Sociology as a science, discussing its methods and principles.
  • Part b): (5 marks). Discuss the concept of sociological imagination.
  • Part c): (10 marks). Karl Marx's contributions to sociology. Discuss his theories and impacts.

Question Two (Detailed Breakdown)

  • Part a): (2 marks). Define culture within the sociological context.
  • Part b): (18 marks). Discuss six attributes of culture.

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