What Underlying Methodological Principle Is Reflected in Comte's Preferred Name

question 141

Multiple Choice

What underlying methodological principle is reflected in Comte's preferred name for sociology, "social physics"?

• A) interpretivism
• B) Verstehen
• C) subjectivity
• D) positivism

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Definitions:

Suprahyoid

A group of muscles located above the hyoid bone that function in swallowing and the movement of the tongue.

Infrahyoid

Referring to a group of muscles located below the hyoid bone in the neck, involved in swallowing and stabilizing the hyoid bone.

Pterygoid

Refers to muscles in the jaw area that are involved in jaw movements, including chewing and speaking.

Hyoglossus

A muscle in the tongue that depresses and retracts the tongue to assist in swallowing.