Analyzing Issues through Different Lenses Quiz

Test your knowledge on sociological, economic, psychological, and philosophical concepts with this quiz focusing on symbolic interactionism.

#1

Which sociological theory emphasizes the importance of symbols and language in shaping individual behavior?

Functionalism
Conflict theory
Symbolic interactionism
Feminist theory
#2

In economics, what does the 'law of demand' state?

As prices decrease, demand decreases
As prices increase, demand decreases
As prices decrease, demand increases
As prices increase, demand increases
#3

Which psychological perspective focuses on how people perceive and experience the world?

Behaviorism
Humanism
Cognitive psychology
Biopsychology
#4

In feminist theory, what term describes the belief in the social, political, and economic equality of the sexes?

Misogyny
Patriarchy
Androcentrism
Feminism
#5

Who developed the theory of relativity?

Isaac Newton
Albert Einstein
Galileo Galilei
Nikola Tesla
#6

Which concept in anthropology refers to the belief that one's own culture or group is superior to others?

Ethnocentrism
Cultural relativism
Multiculturalism
Xenophobia
#7

According to the psychoanalytic perspective, which part of the mind operates on the 'pleasure principle'?

Ego
Superego
Id
Conscious mind
#8

Which of the following is a key concept in the postcolonial theory?

Cultural hegemony
Social stratification
Colonialism
Globalization
#9

Who is considered the founder of classical sociology?

Max Weber
Karl Marx
Auguste Comte
Émile Durkheim
#10

Which economic system advocates for public ownership of the means of production and distribution of goods?

Capitalism
Socialism
Mixed economy
Feudalism
#11

Which sociological perspective would be most interested in studying the power dynamics within a workplace?

Conflict theory
Structural functionalism
Symbolic interactionism
Feminist theory
#12

Which psychological perspective focuses on the unconscious mind and childhood experiences?

Behaviorism
Humanism
Cognitive psychology
Psychoanalysis
#13

According to the 'tragedy of the commons' concept, what happens when individuals pursue their self-interest in a shared-resource system?

The resource becomes more abundant
The resource is conserved for future generations
The resource is depleted
The resource is evenly distributed
#14

Who coined the term 'survival of the fittest' in the context of evolutionary theory?

Charles Darwin
Herbert Spencer
Thomas Malthus
Alfred Russel Wallace

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