Question: Who founded the ‘institutional school’ in sociology? Karl Manheim G.V. Vico George Simmel Thorstein Velben Answer: (4) The correct answer to the MA CUET exam question is (d) Thorstein Veblen. Thorstein Veblen, an American economist and social theorist, is credited with founding the ‘institutional school’ in sociology. His works, published between 1884 and 1923, …
Question: Who formulated the concept of social fact and did a detailed elaboration of it in one of his celebrated books i.e., Suicide? Max Weber Emile Durkheim Karl Rogers Erving Goffman Answer: (2) The correct answer to the MA CUET exam question is (b) Émile Durkheim. Émile Durkheim, a French sociologist, is renowned for formulating …
Question: Social relationship based on real, putative or fictive consanguinity; or on the model of consanguine relations are called Kinship Kindred Marriage Alliance Answer: (1) The question presented in the MA CUET exam delves into the intricate realm of social relationships, specifically focusing on the concepts of kinship and consanguinity. The correct answer to the …
Question: Who coined the concept of ‘The Bureaucratic Personality’? Robert K. Merton David McLelland Max Weber None of the above Answer: (1) The idea of the bureaucratic personality was elucidated by Robert K. Merton, a renowned American sociologist, in the mid-20th century. Merton is well-known for his contributions to the field of sociology, particularly for …
Question: The power of others-individuals, groups, and the community-to enforce their expectations by the use of reward and punishment is called Norms Sanctions Law Rule Answer: (2) Navigating the Dynamics of Social Control: Unraveling the Essence of Norms, Sanctions, Law, and Rules The intricate web of societal interactions is delicately woven with threads of shared …
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Question: Movement from one stratum to another up or down by one of the possible stratification hierarchies is called… Vertical mobility Horizontal mobility Upward mobility Downward mobility Answer: (1) Social Mobility: Unraveling the Dynamics of Vertical, Horizontal, Upward, and Downward Mobility Social mobility, a fundamental concept in sociology, delineates the movement of individuals or groups …
Question: Who coined the concept ‘the status seekers’? Vilfredo Pareto Vance Packard David Riesman L. Festinger Answer: (2) The Concept of ‘The Status Seekers’: Vance Packard’s Exploration of Social Status in Post-War America Vance Packard, a prominent American journalist and social critic, rose to prominence through his insightful explorations of societal trends and cultural shifts …
Question: David Riesman distinguished three main sociological typologies, each representing different model of conformity or of responses to social control. The types are tradition directed, inner directed and historic. Which popular book of Riesman carried this distinction? The Lonely Crowd Wisdom of Men The Utopian World Mind, Self and Society Answer: (1) David Riesman’s “The …
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Question: Who coined the concept of Homeostasis? Talcott Parsons Walter B. Cannon Emile Durkheim B. Malinowski Answer: (2) Walter B. Cannon and the Pioneering Concept of Homeostasis Walter B. Cannon, a pioneering American neurologist and physiologist, left an indelible mark on the fields of medicine and physiology. Among his notable contributions is the introduction of …
Question: Who divided sociology into two parts-social statics and social dynamics? Herbert Spencer Pitirine Sorokin Emile Durkheim Auguste Comte Answer: (4) Comte’s Division of Sociology: Unveiling the Foundations of Social Science Auguste Comte, a prominent figure in the history of sociology, laid the groundwork for the systematic study of society and human behavior. Among his …
