Assimilation is a process in which minority groups lose their distinctive identities and cultural patterns of the group. Dominant

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Karl Marx believed that change occurs through social revolution, which is the driving force of: Political upheaval

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According to symbolic interactions which of the following is key to communicate with one another: Symbols

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What should researchers do to ensure accurate observation data collection? Identify the social setting and context of observation

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Sociologists examine how social structures and institutions come into being and the __________ influences that impact our daily lives and societal values. Political

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The three primary goals of science are to explain why something happens, and predict future outcomes. Generalize

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Which approach in research is more confirmatory and tests existing theories and hypotheses? Deductive approach

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The exchange of ideas, thoughts or emotions between individuals or groups in the social interaction is called: Communication

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Before the advent of______________ people used to make their assumptions from traditions and religion. Scientific Revolution

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The subculture is: A smaller cultural group within a larger society with distinct characteristics.

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What is the primary method used to analyze data in a systematic and empirical approach? Statistical analysis

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Which one of the following refers to cultural elements that can be found in every culture around the world regardless of its distinct characteristics? Cultural universals

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How does the usual comparison between ideal culture and real culture unfold? Ideal culture often reflects higher aspirations than those practiced in real culture

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A cultural group within a larger society that shares distinct beliefs, values, and practices is called: Sub culture

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Which of the following theorist influenced the development of critical theory? Max Weber

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Which of the following knowledge is less credible due to dependence on limited observations? Common sense

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Sociology is considered a science because it relies on ______________ data analysis, and theory building to understand the social world. Empirical observation

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The continuous struggle of human beings to improve their living standards can result in which of the following? Positive social change

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When individual or group work together to achieve common goal or outcome it called: Cooperation

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Postmodernism is a theoretical approach that highlights the significance of which aspect in shaping social relations and structures? Language and discourse

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