MCAT Sociology 2

Question 1

Which sociological concept describes the process by which individuals learn the norms, values, and behaviors appropriate to their culture?

Accepted Answer

Socialization

Answer

Socialization is the lifelong process through which individuals internalize the norms, values, and roles of their society.

Question 2

A researcher finds that individuals from lower socioeconomic backgrounds have poorer health outcomes even when controlling for access to healthcare. This best illustrates the concept of:

Accepted Answer

Fundamental cause theory

Answer

Fundamental cause theory posits that socioeconomic status is a root cause of health disparities because it determines access to resources that protect health across many risk factors.

Question 3

Erving Goffman's concept of 'impression management' refers to:

Accepted Answer

The process by which people control how others perceive them in social interactions

Answer

Goffman described impression management as deliberate efforts individuals make to control the impressions others form of them, similar to actors on a stage.

Question 4

Which of the following is an example of a master status?

Accepted Answer

Being identified primarily as 'the cancer patient' rather than as a professional or parent

Answer

A master status is a social position that overrides all other statuses a person holds, as when a serious illness becomes the defining characteristic others use to identify someone.

Question 5

The Thomas Theorem states that:

Accepted Answer

If people define situations as real, they are real in their consequences

Answer

The Thomas Theorem holds that subjective perceptions of reality shape behavior and outcomes, even when those perceptions may be objectively incorrect.

MCAT - Medical College Admission Test Practice Test

MCAT - Medical College Admission Test Practice Test

MCAT Sociology 2