Quiz: Sociology students – how well do you know these terms?

Study International Staff

30 Nov 2018

Quiz: Sociology students - how well do you know these terms? — Studying sociology at university? Try out this quiz. Source: Eliabe Costa/Unsplash

A diverse and dynamic subject, sociology allows students to take a closer look at the development and structure of human society.

In a time of crowded media landscapes, technological trauma and climate uncertainty, sociology is a powerful and rewarding degree to pursue. By trying to understand global society better, sociology students will evolve into curious change-makers who develop proactive solutions and strategic initiatives to the world’s biggest challenges.

To help you level-up your knowledge of sociology, here are a few terms you should know…

What are recurrent patterns?

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Patterned interaction of people and social structures that seem to be universal

Patterned interaction of people and social structures that seem to be happening in one single region only

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What is Macrosociology?

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A type of sociology that looks at large-scale social processes, such as social stability and change

A type of sociology that looks at marginal-cost social projects that influence social stability and change

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What is a ruling class ideology?

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A true picture of society which supports the position of the ruling class

A false picture of society which supports the position of the ruling class

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What is social reflexivity?

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People reflecting on what they are doing, and assessing and questioning their behaviour

People reflecting on what other social groups are doing and ignoring the after effects

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What is hegemonic masculinity?

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The dominant style of masculinity that stresses toughness, competition, hierarchy and aggression

The submissive style of masculinity that avoids toughness, competition, hierarchy and aggression

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What is conspicuous consumption?

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The private consumption of good and services in order to gain prestige

The public consumption of good and services in order to gain prestige

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Sociology students- how well do you know these terms?

You are a sociological superhero!

You steered through those questions like a sociological superhero and got most, perhaps all, of the answers correct! Keep working hard and good luck for your future career in sociology.

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Don't panic! What's great about the quizzes on Study International is that you can take them again and again. Just keep on studying those key terms and have another go soon.