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,Sociology: The Essentials, 8th Edition Andersen / Taylor Chapter 11. Sociology is defined as .
a. the study of past societies
b. the study of individuals and their personalities
c. the study of past cultures
d. the study of human behavior in society
ANSWER: d
REFERENCES: 4
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: ESSE.ANDE.15 - 2.3
TOPICS: Factual
OTHER: Modified
2. Sociology is a/n discipline, meaning the conclusions are based on systematic observations.
a. empirical
b. observational
c. common sense
d. rigorous
ANSWER: a
REFERENCES: 7
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: ESSE.ANE.15 - 1.2
TOPICS: Factual
OTHER: PICKUP
3. According to the sociological imagination, the current high numbers of college graduates moving back in
with their families reflects:
a. individual choices.
b. social forces impacting private lives.
c. failed socialization
d. none of the above.
ANSWER: b
REFERENCES: 7
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: ESSE.ANDE.15 - 2.3
TOPICS: Factual
OTHER: NEW
,Sociology: The Essentials, 8th Edition Andersen / Taylor Chapter 1
4. George Simmel developed the concept of “critical distance,” which refers to .
a. being physically separate from one’s research subjects
b. being able to detach from the situation at hand to view things critically.
c. being a stranger in social groups.
d. being able to not participate in your own research.
ANSWER: b
REFERENCES: 9
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: ESSE>ANDE.15 - 1.5
TOPICS: Factual
OTHER: PICKUP
5. August Comte believed sociology could:
a. not solve social problems.
b. discover the laws of the natural world.
c. discover the laws of human nature
d. None of the above
ANSWER: c
REFERENCES: 13
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: ESSE.ANDE.15 - 2.3
TOPICS: Factual
OTHER: NEW
6. August Comte is known for:
a. developing the first sociology program.
b. writing the first sociology textbook.
c. conducting the first sociological research.
d. coining the term “sociology.”
ANSWER: d
REFERENCES: 13
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: ESSE.ANDE.15 - 2.3
TOPICS: Factual
OTHER: PICKUP
, Sociology: The Essentials, 8th Edition Andersen / Taylor Chapter 1
7. According to , scientific observation is viewed as the highest form of knowledge.
a. sociology
b. positivism
c. functionalism
d. sui generis
ANSWER: b
REFERENCES: 14
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: ESSE.ANDE.15 - 2.3
TOPICS: Factual
OTHER: PICKUP
8. 's work is the basis for conflict theory.
a. Emile Durkheim
b. George Simmel
c. Karl Marx
d. Auguste Comte
ANSWER: c
REFERENCES: 18
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: ESSE.ANDE.15 - 2.3
TOPICS: Factual
OTHER: REJOINER
9. Which of the following social theorists coined the term sui generis?
a. Marx
b. Weber
c. Durkheim
d. Comte
ANSWER: c
REFERENCES: 14
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: ESSE.ANDE.15 - 2.3
TOPICS: Factual
OTHER: NEW
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