Sociology Showdown: Positivist, Critical, and InterpretiveOnline version Test your knowledge on the three major sociological perspectives! by sarah ayyad 1 What does positivist sociology primarily focus on? a Cultural critiques and power dynamics. b Historical context and narrative analysis. c Empirical data and observable phenomena. d Subjective interpretations of social phenomena. 2 Which approach emphasizes the role of social context in understanding behavior? a Positivist sociology. b Critical sociology. c Interpretive sociology. d Behavioral sociology. 3 Critical sociology primarily critiques which aspect of society? a Cultural norms and values. b Individual behaviors and choices. c Power structures and inequalities. d Statistical data and trends. 4 Which sociological perspective uses qualitative methods extensively? a Interpretive sociology. b Behavioral sociology. c Quantitative sociology. d Positivist sociology. 5 What is a key characteristic of positivist sociology? a Analysis of cultural narratives. b Emphasis on social critique. c Reliance on scientific methods. d Focus on subjective experiences. 6 Which sociological perspective seeks to empower marginalized groups? a Structural sociology. b Critical sociology. c Interpretive sociology. d Positivist sociology. 7 Interpretive sociology is best associated with which method? a In-depth interviews and participant observation. b Content analysis of media. c Experiments and control groups. d Surveys and statistical analysis. 8 What is the main goal of critical sociology? a To challenge and change social injustices. b To establish universal laws of behavior. c To describe social phenomena objectively. d To interpret cultural symbols. 9 Positivist sociology often rejects which type of data? a Quantitative data. b Experimental results. c Statistical models. d Subjective and anecdotal evidence. 10 Which of the following is a limitation of positivist sociology? a It lacks a theoretical framework. b It ignores empirical evidence. c It is too subjective. d It may overlook the meanings individuals attach to their actions.
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