SCC Core Concepts 2

Question 1

Which term describes the process by which individuals learn the norms, values, and behaviors appropriate to their society?

Accepted Answer

Socialization

Answer

Socialization is the lifelong process through which individuals learn cultural norms, values, and roles from agents such as family, schools, and media.

Question 2

A researcher studying poverty notices that low-income neighborhoods have fewer grocery stores, leading residents to eat less nutritiously. This illustrates the concept of:

Accepted Answer

Structural constraint

Answer

Structural constraints are features of social organization that limit individual choices, here the lack of stores limits healthy food access regardless of personal preference.

Question 3

Max Weber argued that status, class, and party are three distinct but related dimensions of:

Accepted Answer

Social stratification

Answer

Weber expanded Marx's economic class concept by identifying status (prestige) and party (political power) as additional dimensions of stratification.

Question 4

When a doctor's professional role conflicts with her role as a mother during a family emergency at work, this is called:

Accepted Answer

Role conflict

Answer

Role conflict occurs when the demands of two or more distinct roles a person holds are incompatible with each other.

Question 5

Which sociological perspective emphasizes that social institutions primarily serve to maintain stability and consensus in society?

Accepted Answer

Functionalism

Answer

Functionalism, associated with Durkheim and Parsons, views society as a system of interrelated parts that work together to maintain equilibrium.

(SCC) Sociology Certificate Course Practice Test

(SCC) Sociology Certificate Course Practice Test

SCC Core Concepts 2