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What does functionalism in sociology primarily focus on?
What does functionalism in sociology primarily focus on?
- Harmony and consensus within society (correct)
- Social conflict and inequality
- The individual behaviors of people
- The struggle between different societal groups
Which term describes judging another culture based on one's own values?
Which term describes judging another culture based on one's own values?
- Ethnocentrism (correct)
- Interactionism
- Xenocentrism
- Cultural relativism
What perspective emphasizes the unique character of every human society?
What perspective emphasizes the unique character of every human society?
- Conflict Perspective
- Anthropological Perspective (correct)
- Sociological Perspective
- Functionalism
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of culture?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of culture?
What is the main focus of interactionism in sociology?
What is the main focus of interactionism in sociology?
What does public administration primarily focus on?
What does public administration primarily focus on?
Which type of power is characterized by the use of threats or punishment?
Which type of power is characterized by the use of threats or punishment?
What defines charismatic authority?
What defines charismatic authority?
Which of the following is NOT a type of authority?
Which of the following is NOT a type of authority?
How does political economy primarily understand the relationship between politics and economics?
How does political economy primarily understand the relationship between politics and economics?
Which type of power involves offering rewards to influence behavior?
Which type of power involves offering rewards to influence behavior?
What is the main focus of the subfield of political behavior?
What is the main focus of the subfield of political behavior?
Which statement best describes traditional authority?
Which statement best describes traditional authority?
Which of the following fields is NOT part of anthropology?
Which of the following fields is NOT part of anthropology?
Which branch of sociology focuses on the study of population dynamics?
Which branch of sociology focuses on the study of population dynamics?
What type of power is associated with legal authority and established laws?
What type of power is associated with legal authority and established laws?
Which of the following accurately describes a characteristic of functionalism?
Which of the following accurately describes a characteristic of functionalism?
Which of the following is NOT a subfield of political science?
Which of the following is NOT a subfield of political science?
Which of the following perspectives emphasizes the importance of symbols in social interactions?
Which of the following perspectives emphasizes the importance of symbols in social interactions?
Which perspective in anthropology focuses on the idea that cultures evolve in a linear fashion?
Which perspective in anthropology focuses on the idea that cultures evolve in a linear fashion?
What does Cultural Diffusionism suggest about culture?
What does Cultural Diffusionism suggest about culture?
Which of the following types of authority is derived from personal charm and charisma?
Which of the following types of authority is derived from personal charm and charisma?
Which of the following best describes Historical Particularism?
Which of the following best describes Historical Particularism?
What is the main premise of Anthropological Functionalism?
What is the main premise of Anthropological Functionalism?
Which perspective contrasts with Functionalism by focusing on social struggles?
Which perspective contrasts with Functionalism by focusing on social struggles?
How does Anthropological Structuralism view human relationships?
How does Anthropological Structuralism view human relationships?
What does Cultural Materialism focus on concerning culture?
What does Cultural Materialism focus on concerning culture?
Which approach analyzes behavior patterns and social interactions?
Which approach analyzes behavior patterns and social interactions?
What does Evolutionism seek to explain regarding cultures?
What does Evolutionism seek to explain regarding cultures?
What defines formal deviance within a society?
What defines formal deviance within a society?
Which area of sociology focuses on the practical applications for human behavior?
Which area of sociology focuses on the practical applications for human behavior?
What does the sociological imagination allow individuals to understand?
What does the sociological imagination allow individuals to understand?
Which of the following is a focus of human ecology within sociology?
Which of the following is a focus of human ecology within sociology?
Which sociological theory emphasizes the role of social classes in society?
Which sociological theory emphasizes the role of social classes in society?
What does the focus of comparative politics include?
What does the focus of comparative politics include?
Which of the following areas of political science studies relationships between countries?
Which of the following areas of political science studies relationships between countries?
What aspect does feminism primarily focus on in sociology?
What aspect does feminism primarily focus on in sociology?
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