Positivism Assumes That Society Can and Should Be Studied Empirically

question 27

True/False

Positivism assumes that society can and should be studied empirically and scientifically.

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Definitions:

Decentration

The cognitive ability to pull away from focusing on just one feature of an object in order to consider multiple features.

Prosocial Behavior

Behavior such as sharing, helping, caregiving, and showing compassion.

Helping

Voluntary actions intended to provide aid, support, or benefit to another individual or group.

Enduring Trait

A personality characteristic that is stable over time and across situations, distinguishing one individual from another.