WGU C273 SOCG 1010 Introduction to Sociology OA READINESS EXAM GUIDE Q & S 2025/2026

1. Multiple Choice: Which sociological perspective
emphasizes the role of symbols and language as core
elements of all human interaction?
 a) Functionalism
 b) Conflict theory
 c) Symbolic interactionism
 d) Social constructionism
 Answer: c) Symbolic interactionism
 Rationale: Symbolic interactionism focuses on the use of
symbols and language to create social reality, which is
essential for understanding human behavior.
2. Fill-in-the-Blank: The ______ perspective in sociology
focuses on the macro-level structures in society and the
power dynamics that influence social inequality.
 Answer: Conflict
 Rationale: The conflict perspective views social life as a
competition, and focuses on the distribution of resources,
power, and inequality.
3. True/False: Social facts, according to Emile Durkheim,
are aspects of social life that shape our actions as
individuals.
 Answer: True
 Rationale: Durkheim defined social facts as elements of
society that exist independently of individual choices and
actions, influencing the behavior of members of society.
4. Multiple Response: Select all that apply. Which of the
following are considered foundational theorists in