The Use of the Discipline of Sociology with the Specific

question 82

Multiple Choice

The use of the discipline of sociology with the specific intent of altering social relationships or restructuring social institutions is called

• A) basic sociology.
• B) clinical sociology.
• C) applied sociology.
• D) macrosociology.

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Definitions:

Procrastinate

The act of delaying or postponing tasks or decisions, often leading to stress or decreased productivity.

Biopsychosocial Model

An interdisciplinary model that explains the complex interactions between biological, psychological, and social factors in health and illness.

Deinstitutionalization Movement

A social movement during the mid-20th century aimed at treating people with mental illnesses in community settings rather than in isolated psychiatric hospitals.

DSM-IV

The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fourth Edition, is a manual published by the American Psychiatric Association outlining criteria for the classification and diagnosis of mental disorders.