Sociologists Often Observe Individual People's Behavior, Even Though They Are

question 14

Multiple Choice

Sociologists often observe individual people's behavior, even though they are typically these observations for how they reveal patterns or regularities of social behaviors beyond the individuals themselves. This relates to sociology's focus on ___________.

• A) socialization
• B) anomie
• C) bureaucracy
• D) social structure

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Definitions:

Cultural Tools

involve artifacts, symbols, and practices that a society uses to mediate thinking, communication, and understanding.

Time Orientation

The way in which individuals or cultures perceive and value time, which can affect planning, punctuality, and the emphasis on past, present, or future events.

The Present

The current moment or period in time, distinguished from the past and the future.

The Future

An undefined period of time that has yet to occur, often considered in terms of the potential for positive or negative events.