Psychology Mcqs

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1.What term describes major transformations in behavior patterns and cultural elements such as norms and values over time?

2.Which theory suggests that language is shaped by culture and, in turn, influences the way we think?

3.Crime rates tend to rise when motivated offenders encounter appropriate targets in the same place and time. Which theory explains this phenomenon?

4.Which social change theory suggests that every society undergoes similar types of changes over time?

5.Which theory listed below is not considered a macro-level perspective?

6.Which statement below does not align with Marxist theory?

7.How is the concept of meritocracy best defined?

8.How is material deprivation best defined?

9.Which researcher claimed that poor academic performance among black students is due to social deprivation?

10.Who proposed that black individuals are disproportionately represented in special education programs?

11.Based on J.W.B. Douglas's research, which social group is identified as lacking adequate parental support?

12.What is the primary objective of sociology?

13.The term 'sociology' originates from which language?

14.What is the scientific discipline that examines social behavior and human communities?

15.Which individual is widely acknowledged as the pioneer of contemporary sociology?

16.What does sociology primarily focus on?

17.Who is the author of the following statement? “Comparative sociology is not merely a specific segment of sociology; it represents sociology in its entirety when it moves beyond simple description and seeks to explain facts.”

18.What term describes a learned unfavorable attitude directed at an individual because they belong to a specific group?

19.Haley interprets Keith’s silence as a sign of anger and thus avoids speaking to him, while Keith believes Haley’s quietness means she is upset and prefers to be left alone. This scenario is an example of which concept?

20.What does the term 'risky shift' refer to in group behavior?

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