MA Sociology

Question 1

Which sociologist developed the concept of the 'sociological imagination'?

Accepted Answer

C. Wright Mills

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Émile Durkheim

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Max Weber

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Talcott Parsons

Question 2

What does the term 'social stratification' refer to?

Accepted Answer

The hierarchical ranking of individuals or groups in society based on wealth, power, or prestige

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The process of individuals moving between social groups

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The study of criminal behavior within social systems

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The norms governing interactions between social classes

Question 3

Which concept describes the process by which individuals learn the norms, values, and behaviors of their society?

Accepted Answer

Socialization

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Assimilation

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Acculturation

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Enculturation

Question 4

Émile Durkheim's concept of 'anomie' describes:

Accepted Answer

A state of normlessness or social instability resulting from a breakdown of social norms

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The shared values that hold society together

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The division of labor in industrial society

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The sacred versus profane distinction in religion

Question 5

What is the distinction between 'ascribed status' and 'achieved status'?

Accepted Answer

Ascribed status is assigned at birth or involuntarily; achieved status is earned through effort or choice

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Ascribed status is earned through effort; achieved status is assigned at birth

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Ascribed status is temporary; achieved status is permanent

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Ascribed status applies only to gender; achieved status applies to occupation

Question 6

Which research method involves the researcher immersing themselves in a social setting to observe behavior firsthand?

Accepted Answer

Participant observation

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Survey research

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Content analysis

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Experimental design