IGCSE Sociology: Multiple Choice Questions (Cambridge CIE)

IGCSE Sociology: Multiple Choice Questions

Cambridge (CIE) Syllabus

Choose the best answer for each question below.

1. What is the process by which individuals learn the norms, values, beliefs, and social skills appropriate to their society?
   • A) Stratification
   • B) Socialization
   • C) Deviance
   • D) Globalisation
2. Which of the following is considered a primary agent of socialization?
   • A) Mass media
   • B) Peer group
   • C) Family
   • D) Education system
3. A nuclear family typically consists of:
   • A) Parents, children, and grandparents
   • B) Only a single parent and children
   • C) Two parents and their dependent children
   • D) Relatives from both sides of the family
4. Which research method involves observing people in their natural environment without their knowledge?
   • A) Structured interview
   • B) Questionnaire
   • C) Covert participant observation
   • D) Official statistics
5. The term 'social class' primarily refers to divisions in society based on:
   • A) Age and gender
   • B) Wealth, income, and occupation
   • C) Religious beliefs
   • D) Geographic location
6. According to functionalist theories, what is a primary function of education in society?
   • A) To reproduce social inequality
   • B) To transmit culture and social values
   • C) To create social conflict
   • D) To encourage individualism
7. Which of these concepts describes behaviour that goes against the norms and values of a society?
   • A) Conformity
   • B) Consensus
   • C) Social control
   • D) Deviance
8. What is a 'status ascribed' in sociological terms?
   • A) A position achieved through effort and merit
   • B) A position given at birth or involuntarily
   • C) A position related to wealth only
   • D) A temporary social role
9. The media's portrayal of certain groups in a consistently negative light is an example of:
   • A) Diversion
   • B) Gatekeeping
   • C) Stereotyping
   • D) Agenda-setting
10. Which perspective suggests that society is held together by shared values and common agreement among its members?
    • A) Conflict perspective
    • B) Feminist perspective
    • C) Functionalist perspective
    • D) Interactionist perspective

Answer Key

1. B) Socialization
2. C) Family
3. C) Two parents and their dependent children
4. C) Covert participant observation
5. B) Wealth, income, and occupation
6. B) To transmit culture and social values
7. D) Deviance
8. B) A position given at birth or involuntarily
9. C) Stereotyping
10. C) Functionalist perspective