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A SelectSmart.com History Selector by Claire, created June 2002. Have you ever sat in a social sciences class, perplexed at the wide array of different types of social theories out there? Have you ever been confused as to which social theorists to identify with? Do you like wasting time thinking about big, abstract issues that have nothing to do with reality? Then this quiz is for you! Disclaimer

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1. People are inherently good, but they are corrupted by society.
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2. Socialization is very important in order to have social order and internal social control.
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3. We perceive ourselves in the way that everyone else perceives us.
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4. Social norms only reflect the norms of the upper class.
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5. People have the ability to change and interpret their social environment.
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6. Society is marked by conflict, and these conflicts are marked by social inequalities.
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7. The natural state of society is one of harmony and balance. Chaos and dysfunction should be avoided.
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8. When discussing social theory, the most important thing to consider is social class.
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9. Function, structure and social control are the most important factors to consider when looking closely at society.
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10. It is important to observe symbolism and meaning in everyday social life when analyzing social interaction.
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11. Wealth, power and prestige determine your social experience.
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12. Some acts are not inherently wrong, but are only perceived to be wrong because we give them a shared meaning.
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13. Society is like the human body, made of different organs, tissues and cells that interact with each other harmoniously.
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14. Everyday social interaction is like the theatre--we are constantly performing for others.
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15. The world is one big class struggle.
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16. Meaning and purpose are what bring together groups of people.
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