Not Interested in Developing Large-Scale Social Theories, Early Sociologists Concentrated

question 7

Multiple Choice

Not interested in developing large-scale social theories, early sociologists concentrated on

• A) developing a basic science unifying psychology, anthropology, and sociology
• B) solving their countryʹs social problems
• C) forming a professionally recognized discipline
• D) more historical studies of past societies.

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Definitions:

Life-Change

Life-change involves significant alterations in an individual's circumstances, routines, or relationships, which can have profound psychological and behavioral effects.

Cohort Study

An observational study type that follows a group of people (cohort) over time to investigate how certain variables may affect certain outcomes.

Retrospective Study

A research design that examines past data or events to find patterns or outcomes.

Prospective Study

A research design that follows subjects forward in time to examine the effects of certain variables on future outcomes.