Practice mode / Introduction to Sociology What does contemporary sociology include? A Option A: Liberal feminism and explicit examination of women's social roles and experiences B Option B: A combination of biological theory, conflict theory and evolutionary theory C Option C: Evolutionary relativism D Option D: Postmodernism, feminism and critical theory Correct answer D. Postmodernism, feminism and critical theory Explanation Recent sociological theory has expanded beyond the classical traditions to include postmodernism, feminist theory and the critical theory of the Frankfurt School. Show answer Report a problem Answer checked 11 October 2026 · How we write and check questions
Question 01 / Introduction to Sociology What is constructed reality? A Option A: An artificial explanation of culture that exists apart from any social reality or shared social meaning B Option B: The ability to control the behaviour of others C Option C: The observed consequences that permit the adaptation or adjustment of a system D Option D: The principle that meaning derives from social interaction in daily life Correct answer D. The principle that meaning derives from social interaction in daily life Show answer Open question
Question 02 / Introduction to Sociology In an experiment, two groups are identical except for a change researchers introduce into one of them. What is that group called? A Option A: The experimental group B Option B: The neutral standard C Option C: The control group D Option D: The contaminated group Correct answer A. The experimental group Show answer Open question
Question 03 / Introduction to Sociology Which statement about observation as a research method is correct? A Option A: It may be unobtrusive or participant B Option B: It is not subject to the same controls that are applied to other methods C Option C: It requires the involvement of the researcher in the activity being studied D Option D: It is one of the easiest tools for sociological inquiry because it requires only good note-taking Correct answer A. It may be unobtrusive or participant Show answer Open question
Question 04 / Introduction to Sociology How do the authors describe feminist research methodology? A Option A: It places its main emphasis on concrete theories B Option B: It stresses that all human emotions are to be ignored C Option C: An approach to research that emphasises inclusion, fairness and humaneness D Option D: All of the above Correct answer C. An approach to research that emphasises inclusion, fairness and humaneness Show answer Open question
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