Macrosociology and Microsociology Approach the Study of Society from Different

question 24

Multiple Choice

Macrosociology and microsociology approach the study of society from different perspectives. How does the discipline of sociology deal with these two very different approaches?

• A) Most sociologists are macrosociologists; microsociologists are only a small minority.
• B) These two perspectives are on a continuum, and sociologists can adopt the perspective most useful for a particular problem.
• C) Although the field is fairly evenly split between these two perspectives, almost every sociologist feels strongly that their perspective is the correct one.
• D) Microsociology used to dominate the field, but more recently macrosociology has become the dominant perspective.

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Definitions:

Aryan Religion

The religious beliefs and practices associated with the Indo-European peoples known as Aryans, precursor to major religions such as Hinduism.

Soma

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Palace

A grand residence, especially the home of a head of state or some other high-ranking dignitary, royals, or bishops.

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