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Sociology MCQs 1551 MCQs [All-Courses]

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This category covers multiple-choice questions on core sociological concepts, social institutions, culture, social change, and major sociological thinkers. It is designed to help students and competitive-exam candidates (PPSC, FPSC, NTS, OTS, CTS, OTS, BPSC, SPSC, KPPSC, BPSC etc.) quickly revise theories and apply sociological ideas to real-world social issues.

Which of these is Steven Lukes,s third dimension of power _____________?
A the ability to influence decisions in a conflict situation
B the ability to manipulate others desires
C the ability to control the issues discussed
D the ability to appeal to legal-rational authority
Correct Answer: the ability to manipulate others desires
Dying_______________?
A is one social phenomenon that has changed little over time
B is less bureaucratic than it was in the past
C is a biological event with no associated social reality?
D requires a new definition of self
Correct Answer: requires a new definition of self
The theory pictures social movements as operating within a competitive field of movements __ a “social movement industry” ____ within which they compete not least for members and activists Which theory of social movements is this ___________?
A new social movement theory
B collective behavior theory
C social strain theory
D resource mobilization theory
Correct Answer: resource mobilization theory
The major development task(s) in middle adulthood include(s)________________?
A sex
B love and work
C socialization
D preparation for death
Correct Answer: love and work
The global spread of democracy is probably the most striking trend in geopolitics but in the established Western democracies what has now become a source of major concern ?
A electoral fraud
B the expanding number of small political parties
C the decline in voter turnout
D security problems with-e-voting
Correct Answer: the decline in voter turnout
A person’s self-esteem – low or high -is mainly a function of________________?
A introspective rejuvenation
B self-ethnography
C social comparisons
D none of the above
Correct Answer: social comparisons
Which of the following is not an example of an institution or organization of global governance ?
A United States of America
B the European Union
C the United Nations
D the International Criminal Court
Correct Answer: United States of America
The Thomas theorem states that________________?
A nonverbal communication constitutes the majority of a message in communication
B verbal communication is more important than touch and touch is more important than artifacts in communicating a message
C definitions of the situation differ, and common understanding is impossible
D if situations are defined as real they are real in their consequences
Correct Answer: if situations are defined as real they are real in their consequences
Which theorist sees power as the chance that you will get your way even against opponents ?
A Steven Lukes
B Max Weber
C Michel Foucault
D Jean Baudrillard
Correct Answer: Max Weber
The process of social interaction by which people acquire the knowledge attitudes values and behaviors essential for effective participation in society is called_____________?
A culture
B definition of the situation
C social communication
D socialization
Correct Answer: socialization