Early Sociologists Stressed the Importance of Science and Value Neutrality

question 3

Multiple Choice

Early sociologists stressed the importance of science and value neutrality as a focus of sociology.More recently,theoretical frameworks have emerged that are directed at political action,not just explanation.Who among the following would most likely support the belief that sociology needs to be proactive?

• A) functionalist Robert K. Merton
• B) symbolic interactionist George Herbert Mead
• C) social physicist Auguste Comte
• D) feminist sociologist Judith Lorber
• E) rational choice theorist Max Weber

Understand the doctrine of necessaries and its application to contracts involving minors and mental incompetents.

Grasp the consequences of misrepresentation of age by minors in entering contracts.

Comprehend the specific contracts that minors cannot disaffirm due to state laws.

Understand the implications of mental incapacity and intoxication on contract formation and enforcement.

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Definitions:

Old Plant Asset

An asset that has been in use for a considerable period and is often nearing the end of its useful life.

Financial Accounting

The field of accounting that focuses on providing information to external users to make informed economic decisions.

Productive

Relating to the efficiency or rate at which goods or services are produced, often measured in terms of output per time period.