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Analyzing Issues through Different Lenses Quiz

#1

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

Symbolic interactionism
Explanation

Focuses on symbols and language in shaping behavior.

#2

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

As prices decrease, demand increases
Explanation

Prices decrease, demand increases.

#3

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

Cognitive psychology
Explanation

Focuses on perception and experience.

#4

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

Feminism
Explanation

Belief in equality of sexes.

#5

Who developed the theory of relativity?

Albert Einstein
Explanation

Developed theory of relativity.

#6

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

Ethnocentrism
Explanation

Belief in superiority of one's own culture.

#7

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

Id
Explanation

Operates on 'pleasure principle' in psychoanalytic theory.

#8

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

Colonialism
Explanation

Key concept in postcolonial theory.

#9

Who is considered the founder of classical sociology?

Auguste Comte
Explanation

Founder of classical sociology.

#10

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

Socialism
Explanation

Advocates public ownership.

#11

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

Conflict theory
Explanation

Focuses on power dynamics.

#12

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

Psychoanalysis
Explanation

Focuses on unconscious and childhood.

#13

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

The resource is depleted
Explanation

Self-interest depletes shared resources.

#14

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

Herbert Spencer
Explanation

Coined 'survival of the fittest'.

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