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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.

According to Conflict theory, culture is maintained through the_________ of society?
A Proletariat
B cultural universals
C language
D dominant ideology
Correct Answer: dominant ideology
What is applied social research _________________?
A research that tries to contribute to the development of theory
B research that is always multidisciplinary
C research that aims to intervene in and improve social life
D research based on government priorities
Correct Answer: research that aims to intervene in and improve social life
Cultural change can also occur through______________?
A mass media and adaptation
B invention and discovery
C multiculturalism and assimilation
D language and symbols
Correct Answer: invention and discovery
Which of these is not an ethical issue for researchers ?
A assessing the potential risks for research subjects
B selecting a relevant theoretical perspective
C protecting the anonymity of participants
D safe storage of the raw data collected in the process
Correct Answer: selecting a relevant theoretical perspective
Culture is usually assumed to be_______________?
A fixed and static
B a subjective entity
C always changing
D insulated against technology
Correct Answer: always changing
According to feminists an androcentric bias in research is the direct result of______________?
A the funding of certain projects
B assuming that men and women are the same
C women not being objective
D using males as the accepted norm
Correct Answer: using males as the accepted norm
Research by Lakoff showed that there are some distinct communication differences between men and women In general men tend to_____________?
A talk more over the course of the relationship
B be politer in their speech patterns
C use a greater range of words
D not appreciate or encourage self-disclosure as much
Correct Answer: not appreciate or encourage self-disclosure as much
In participant observation research the role of the “complete” participant forces the researcher to be_______________?
A with the group for months and sometimes years
B discreet about his/her research
C close to the leadership of the group that he/she is studying
D open and honest about his/her intentions
Correct Answer: discreet about his/her research
Language is usually considered to be_______________?
A a flexible system of symbols
B essential for cultural integration
C a cultural barrier
D a key cultural marker
Correct Answer: a key cultural marker
A data collection method in which the researcher does not interact with the subject(s) being studied is called_______________?
A an unobtrusive
B field research
C qualitative analysis
D content analysis
Correct Answer: an unobtrusive