25 MCQ on Models of Social Action

Question 1: Which sociologist is associated with the concept of "value-rational action" in the model of social action? A. Max Weber B. Karl Marx C. Emile Durkheim D. Auguste Comte Answer: A. Max Weber

Question 2: In Max Weber's typology of social action, what does "affective action" refer to? A. Action driven by rationality and purpose B. Action driven by emotions and feelings C. Action driven by values and beliefs D. Action driven by tradition and customs Answer: B. Action driven by emotions and feelings

Question 3: Which model of social action emphasizes the role of emotions and spontaneous reactions in human behavior? A. Affective model B. Rational model C. Value-rational model D. Instrumental model Answer: A. Affective model

Question 4: Which model of social action is characterized by a calculative, goal-oriented approach? A. Instrumental model B. Affective model C. Traditional model D. Value-rational model Answer: A. Instrumental model

Question 5: In the context of social action, what does "instrumental-rational action" entail? A. Action driven by emotions and feelings B. Action driven by values and beliefs C. Action driven by calculations and goals D. Action driven by tradition and customs Answer: C. Action driven by calculations and goals

Question 6: Which model of social action involves actions based on established customs and traditions? A. Traditional model B. Value-rational model C. Instrumental model D. Affective model Answer: A. Traditional model

Question 7: In Max Weber's typology of social action, what does "traditional action" refer to? A. Action driven by emotions and feelings B. Action driven by values and beliefs C. Action driven by established customs and habits D. Action driven by calculations and goals Answer: C. Action driven by established customs and habits

Question 8: Which model of social action involves actions driven by values and ethical beliefs? A. Value-rational model B. Instrumental model C. Affective model D. Traditional model Answer: A. Value-rational model

Question 9: What does "communicative action" signify in the context of social action models? A. Actions aimed at influencing others through communication and dialogue B. Actions driven by emotions and feelings C. Actions driven by rational calculations D. Actions driven by tradition and customs Answer: A. Actions aimed at influencing others through communication and dialogue

Question 10: Which model of social action focuses on collective actions aimed at changing social structures and systems? A. Collective action model B. Rational model C. Value-rational model D. Affective model Answer: A. Collective action model

Question 11: Which model of social action is rooted in the pursuit of self-interest and personal gain? A. Self-interested model B. Value-rational model C. Collective action model D. Traditional model Answer: A. Self-interested model

Question 12: In the context of social action models, what does "rational-legal action" refer to? A. Action based on established legal rules and regulations B. Action based on emotions and feelings C. Action based on collective decisions D. Action based on traditions and customs Answer: A. Action based on established legal rules and regulations

Question 13: Which model of social action focuses on altruistic actions driven by concern for others? A. Altruistic model B. Affective model C. Traditional model D. Value-rational model Answer: A. Altruistic model

Question 14: In Max Weber's typology of social action, what does "goal-rational action" refer to? A. Action driven by emotions and feelings B. Action driven by established customs and habits C. Action driven by calculations and goals D. Action driven by values and beliefs Answer: C. Action driven by calculations and goals

Question 15: Which model of social action emphasizes actions driven by collective decisions and consensus? A. Collective action model B. Rational model C. Value-rational model D. Affective model 

Answer: A. Collective action model