**[Which of the following best describes Michel Foucault’s concept of “biopower”? (CSS-2025)]**A. The Control of Populations Through Discipline and SurveillanceB. The Influence of Culture on Biological TraitsC. The Democratization of Knowledge and PowerD. The Biological Basis of Human Behavior Show Answer Correct Answer: A. The Control of Populations Through Discipline and Surveillance
**[Immanuel Wallerstein’s “World-Systems Theory” divides the world into: (CSS-2025)]**A. Classes, States, and EmpiresB. Core, Semi-Periphery, and PeripheryC. Developed, Underdeveloped, and Developing NationsD. Capitalist, Feudal, and Socialist Systems Show Answer Correct Answer: B. Core, Semi-Periphery, and Periphery
**[The Frankfurt School’s concept of the “culture industry” critiques: (CSS-2025)]**A. The Commodification of Culture Under CapitalismB. The Production of Elite Art FormsC. The Democratization of CultureD. The Decentralization of Power in Media Show Answer Correct Answer: A. The Commodification of Culture Under Capitalism
**[What is the process by which individuals learn and adopt the values, norms, and behaviors of their culture? (CSS-2025)]**A. AssimilationB. AmalgamationC. SocializationD. Institutionalization Show Answer Correct Answer: C. Socialization
**[Which sociologist used the term “middle-range theories” to describe theories that bridge empirical research and grand theories? (CSS-2025)]**A. Talcott ParsonsB. Max WeberC. Robert K. MertonD. C. Wright Mills Show Answer Correct Answer: C. Robert K. Merton
**[What type of norm has great moral significance and is often codified in law? (CSS-2025)]**A. FolkwaysB. MoresC. TaboosD. Customs Show Answer Correct Answer: B. Mores
**[Who introduced the concept of “double hermeneutics” in sociology? (CSS-2025)]**A. Anthony GiddensB. Jürgen HabermasC. Peter BergerD. Alfred Schutz Show Answer Correct Answer: A. Anthony Giddens
**[The concept of “cultural lag” was introduced by: (CSS-2025)]**A. C. Wright MillsB. William F. OgburnC. Robert K. MertonD. Herbert Blumer Show Answer Correct Answer: B. William F. Ogburn
**[Postmodernism in sociology primarily critiques: (CSS-2025)]**A. Traditional Grand Narratives and Universal TruthsB. Traditional Functionalist FrameworksC. The Application of Quantitative Methods in Social ResearchD. The Overemphasis on Individual Agency Show Answer Correct Answer: A. Traditional Grand Narratives and Universal Truths
**[In “The Protestant Ethic and the Spirit of Capitalism,” Weber argues that modern capitalism arose because of: (CSS-2025)]**A. RationalizationB. Ascetic ProtestantismC. MaterialismD. Industrial Revolution Show Answer Correct Answer: B. Ascetic Protestantism
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