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Sociology is considered to be a:
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Systematic and objective study of society and social interaction
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The Term sociology originated with
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Auguste Comte
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Which of the following would be of interest to a sociologist?
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All of the above (Crime, Marriage, Urban Life)
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Which individual viewed society as a continuous conflict and change, particularly between economic classes?
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Karl Marx
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The term “debunking” refers to the idea that:
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Unexpected sociological insights can be revealed
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Suicide, a pioneering scientific study in sociology, was the work of:
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Emile Durkheim
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The ultimate aim of sociology is to:
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All of the above (develop a refined body of knowledge, explain social events, predict social events)
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Functionalists emphasize:
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The way in which each part of a society contributes to the whole so as to maintain stability
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The conflict perspective emphasizes the:
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Struggle over limited resources, power, prestige
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The roots of sociology can be found in the:
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Enlightenment Period of European history
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