Education and Society Quiz

Test your knowledge on education's role, theorists, philosophies, and inequalities in society. Dive into sociology with this quiz!

#1

Which of the following is NOT a function of education in society?

Socialization
Cultural preservation
Individual isolation
Economic development
#2

In the context of education, what does 'STEM' stand for?

Science, Technology, Economics, Mathematics
Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics
Sociology, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics
Science, Technology, English, Mathematics
#3

What is the term for the process of unlearning old behaviors and acquiring new ones?

Cognitive dissonance
Acculturation
Socialization
Resocialization
#4

In the context of education, what does 'IEP' stand for?

Individualized Education Plan
International Educational Program
Inclusive Education Protocol
Integrated Evaluation Process
#5

What is the term for the process by which individuals learn the norms, values, and behaviors of a society?

Acculturation
Socialization
Assimilation
Enculturation
#6

Which educational approach emphasizes the importance of students actively constructing their own understanding of the world through exploration and discovery?

Behaviorism
Cognitivism
Constructivism
Connectivism
#7

Which philosopher emphasized the role of education in fostering critical thinking and skepticism?

Aristotle
Plato
Socrates
Descartes
#8

Which sociological theory views education as a means of reproducing and reinforcing social inequalities?

Conflict theory
Structural functionalism
Symbolic interactionism
Feminist theory
#9

Which educational approach emphasizes learning through hands-on experience and problem-solving?

Traditional education
Montessori education
Constructivist education
Behaviorist education
#10

Who proposed the theory of multiple intelligences, suggesting that intelligence is not solely measured by IQ tests?

Jean Piaget
Howard Gardner
Lev Vygotsky
Erik Erikson
#11

Which educational philosophy advocates for the holistic development of individuals, including intellectual, physical, social, and emotional aspects?

Essentialism
Perennialism
Progressivism
Humanism
#12

Which educational psychologist is associated with the theory of cognitive development, including the concepts of assimilation and accommodation?

B. F. Skinner
Jerome Bruner
Albert Bandura
Jean Piaget
#13

Who is credited with the concept of 'hidden curriculum' in education?

Emile Durkheim
Karl Marx
Pierre Bourdieu
John Dewey
#14

Who coined the term 'the digital divide' to describe disparities in access to technology and digital skills?

Karl Marx
Max Weber
Manuel Castells
Anthony Giddens
#15

Who is known for the theory of social capital, which includes the idea that social networks can provide resources for individuals?

Pierre Bourdieu
Émile Durkheim
Max Weber
Herbert Spencer
#16

Who is known for the theory of cultural capital, which suggests that individuals can gain advantages in society through their cultural resources?

Pierre Bourdieu
Émile Durkheim
Max Weber
Herbert Spencer
#17

Who developed the concept of 'educational equity', advocating for fairness and impartiality in educational opportunities and outcomes?

Pierre Bourdieu
John Dewey
Bell Hooks
John Rawls

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