Sociological Theories and Concepts Quiz

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What is the belief that physical objects are sacred and inhabited by spirits?

  • Animism (correct)
  • Agnoticism
  • Meritocracy
  • Atheism

Which type of mobility happens within a person’s adult life?

  • Vertical
  • Intragenerational (correct)
  • Intergenerational
  • Horizontal

What does historical materialism propose as the bases of reality?

  • Economic factors (correct)
  • Charismatic authority
  • Traditional authority
  • Bureaucratic automation

What is the focus of meritocracy?

<p>Talents, skills, ability (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which form of marriage involves two people coming from different groups?

<p>Exogamy (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of authority emphasizes the maintenance of a political constitution through the leader’s personality?

<p>Charismatic Authority (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of credentialism?

<p>Study of education (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does agnosticism refer to?

<p>Gray line between belief and nonbelief (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does socialism propose in terms of resource and means of production?

<p>Controlled and owned by the state (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is intragenerational mobility?

<p>Change of position within a person’s adult life (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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