Question 1

The word 'hybridisation'' may seem to be imported from ___________
A)Sociology
B)Psychology
C)Biology
D)Iconology

Accepted Answer

The term 'hybridisation' originates from biology, where it refers to the process of combining different varieties of organisms to create a hybrid.

Question 2

Social science was heavily influenced by _______________
A)Theism
B)Methodism
C)Positivism
D)Pietism

Accepted Answer

Positivism, a philosophical system recognizing only that which can be scientifically verified or which is capable of logical or mathematical proof, and therefore rejecting metaphysics and theism, has heavily influenced the development of social sciences. It advocates for the use of scientific methods to study social phenomena.

Question 3

Auguste Comte used the term "science social" taken from the ideas of _____________
A)Charles Fourier
B)Charles Darwin
C)Lesterward
D)Montesquieu

Accepted Answer

Auguste Comte used the term "science social" taken from the ideas of Charles Fourier.

Question 4

Among the following _____________ is not a branch of Medical Sociology.
A)Neurosociology
B)Bio sociology
C)Palaeontology
D)Primatolgy

Accepted Answer

Palaeontology is the study of fossils and ancient life forms, not a branch of Medical Sociology.

Question 5

Experimental psychology was founded by _______________
A)Sigmund Freud
B)Wilhelm Maximilian Wundt
C)Thorndike
D)Pavlov

Accepted Answer

Wilhelm Maximilian Wundt is considered the founder of experimental psychology. He established the first laboratory dedicated to psychological research at Leipzig University in Germany in 1879.

Question 6

According to_________________ 'Sociology and Anthropology are twin sisters'.
A)Kroeber
B)Malinowski
C)Parsons
D)Wallenstein

Accepted Answer

Kroeber described Sociology and Anthropology as twin sisters, highlighting their close relationship and overlapping areas of study.

Question 7

Social Science History Association was formed in ______________
A)1796
B)1956
C)1976
D)1967

Accepted Answer

The Social Science History Association was formed in 1976, aiming to bring together scholars from various disciplines interested in social history.

Question 8

________________ combines physical and human geography
A)Ecological geography
B)Environmental geography
C)Historical geography
D)Cultural geography

Accepted Answer

Environmental geography combines elements of both physical and human geography to study the interactions between humans and the natural environment.

Question 9

_________________has been regarded as the study of early (primitive) cultures
A)Anthropology
B)History
C)Sociology
D)Political Science

Accepted Answer

Anthropology is the study of humans, their ancestors, and related primates, and it includes the examination of both current and ancient cultures. It often focuses on so-called "primitive" societies to understand the full breadth of human experience.

Question 10

Among the following who wrote the book 'First principles'?
A)Herbert Spencer
B)K.Davis
C)Malinowski
D)Kroeber

Accepted Answer

Herbert Spencer is the author of the book 'First Principles', which is a foundational work in his philosophical system that attempts to unify all phenomena under a single set of coherent principles.

Question 11

Which of the following is not correctly matched?
A)Herodotus - Political Science
B)Auguste Comte - Sociology
C)Adam Smith- Economics
D)Sigmund Freud - Psychology

Accepted Answer

Herodotus is known as the "Father of History," not Political Science.

Question 12

Who among the following developed an approach in sociology called functionalism
A)Nadel
B)Levi - Strauss
C)Durkheim
D)Pareto

Accepted Answer

Durkheim is known for developing the approach of functionalism in sociology, which emphasizes the way that the parts of a society are structured to maintain its stability and functionality.

Question 13

Identify the right sequence of the following thinkers who contributed to functionalism in the chronological order
A)Parsons, Merton, Durkheim, Spencer
B)Merton, Durkheim, Spencer, Parson
C)Parsons, Spencer, Durkheim, Merton
D)Spencer, Durkheim, Parsons, Merton

Accepted Answer

Herbert Spencer (1820–1903) was among the first to bring the idea of functionalism to sociology, followed by Émile Durkheim (1858–1917), who further developed functionalism in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Talcott Parsons (1902–1979) later expanded on these ideas in the mid-20th century, and Robert K. Merton (1910–2003) further developed functionalism, introducing theories like the distinction between manifest and latent functions.

Question 14

Public Administration is a prominent branch of _____________________
A)Sociology
B)Political Science
C)Economics
D)Anthropology

Accepted Answer

Public Administration is primarily associated with Political Science, focusing on the implementation of government policy, the management of public programs, and the behavior of government officials.

Question 15

____________________ is regarded as the 'father of history'.
A)Plato
B)Aristotle
C)Auguste Comte
D)Herodotus

Accepted Answer

Herodotus is often referred to as the 'father of history' because he was the first historian known to collect his materials systematically, test their accuracy to a certain extent, and arrange them in a well-constructed and vivid narrative.

Question 16

_______________is commonly used as an umbrella term to refer to a plurality of fields outside of the natural sciences.
A)Human Sciences
B)Social Sciences
C)Earth Sciences
D)Natural Sciences

Accepted Answer

Social Sciences are commonly used as an umbrella term to refer to a plurality of fields outside of the natural sciences, focusing on aspects of human society and relationships.

Question 17

According to ________________ Sociology is the study of web of social relationships
A)Mac Iver
B)Harelembos
C)Ogburn
D)Coser

Accepted Answer

Mac Iver is known for defining sociology as the study of the web of social relationships, emphasizing the complex and interconnected nature of social interactions and structures.

Question 18

The Age of ______________saw a revolution within natural philosophy
A)Revolutions
B)Renaissance
C)Enlightenment
D)Victoria

Accepted Answer

The Age of Enlightenment, also known as the Age of Reason, was a period that saw significant developments and revolutions within natural philosophy, emphasizing reason, science, and the questioning of traditional doctrines.

Question 19

The history of the social sciences begins in the roots of ancient ___________
A)Philosophy
B)Epics
C)Epigraphy
D)Literature

Accepted Answer

The history of the social sciences is deeply intertwined with ancient philosophy, as early philosophers were the first to explore concepts related to human behavior, society, and the mind, laying the groundwork for what would become the social sciences.

Question 20

The term 'Verstehen Sociology' is associated with ______________
A)Durkheim
B)Weber
C)Comte
D)Simmel

Accepted Answer

Verstehen Sociology is associated with Max Weber. It refers to an interpretive understanding of social action, emphasizing the need to understand the meanings individuals attach to their actions.

Quiz 3: Social Science and the Interdisciplinary Study of Society

The word 'hybridisation'' may seem to be imported from ___________

Social science was heavily influenced by _______________

Auguste Comte used the term "science social" taken from the ideas of _____________

Among the following _____________ is not a branch of Medical Sociology.

Experimental psychology was founded by _______________

According to_________________ 'Sociology and Anthropology are twin sisters'.

Social Science History Association was formed in ______________

________________ combines physical and human geography

_________________has been regarded as the study of early (primitive) cultures

Among the following who wrote the book 'First principles'?

Which of the following is not correctly matched?

Who among the following developed an approach in sociology called functionalism

Identify the right sequence of the following thinkers who contributed to functionalism in the chronological order

Public Administration is a prominent branch of _____________________

____________________ is regarded as the 'father of history'.

_______________is commonly used as an umbrella term to refer to a plurality of fields outside of the natural sciences.

According to ________________ Sociology is the study of web of social relationships

The Age of ______________saw a revolution within natural philosophy

The history of the social sciences begins in the roots of ancient ___________

The term 'Verstehen Sociology' is associated with ______________