Why Did C Wright Mills Think That It Is Important for Everyone

question 26

Multiple Choice

Why did C. Wright Mills think that it is important for everyone, even people who will never take a sociology class, to develop a sociological imagination?

• A) It will help create more jobs for sociologists.
• B) Many people are unaware of the connections between their own lives and the larger course of history.
• C) The sociological perspective is innately understood by nearly everyone, but we rarely acknowledge it.
• D) It will encourage growth in the field of microsociology.

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Definitions:

Behavior Modification

A therapeutic approach that seeks to change potentially self-destructive or unhealthy behaviors through reinforcement methods.

Abnormal Behavior

Actions, thoughts, or feelings that are considered atypical or significantly deviate from societal or cultural norms.

Maladaptive Traits

Characteristics or traits in an individual that are counterproductive and interfere with their ability to cope effectively with challenges.

Behavior Modification

A technique based on operant conditioning principles used to change or modify problematic behaviors by manipulating environmental factors and consequences.