When Individuals Rely on Their Own Experiences as a Basis

question 19

Multiple Choice

When individuals rely on their own experiences as a basis for knowledge about the world,they are using

• A) knowledge from authorities.
• B) a scientific approach.
• C) personal inquiry.
• D) intersubjectivity.
• E) none of these.

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Definitions:

Functionalists

Sociologists who focus on how society's components fit together to make it function cohesively, emphasizing the role of social institutions and norms.

Authority And Power

The capacity of an individual or group to influence others' behaviors or beliefs through legitimate or sanctioned means.

Baudrillard

refers to Jean Baudrillard, a French sociologist and philosopher best known for his theories on hyperreality and the simulation of social life.

Illusion

A false perception or misleading impression of reality, often created by a deceptive appearance or trick of the mind.