What Is a Sociological Theory

question 63

Multiple Choice

What is a sociological theory?

• A)the obvious and intended functions of a phenomenon or institution
• B)a logical, rigorous framework for the interpretation of social life that makes particular assumptions and asks particular questions about the social world
• C)a law that governs social change
• D)a quality of a group that is external to the individual yet constrains his or her thinking and behavior

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Definitions:

Diene

An organic compound containing two double bonds, often involved in polymerization and other chemical reactions.

Dienophile

A chemical compound with an electron-deficient double or triple bond that readily reacts with a diene in a Diels-Alder reaction to form cyclohexene derivatives.

HOMO

Highest Occupied Molecular Orbital; the electron orbital with the highest energy level that is occupied by electrons in a molecule under ground state conditions.

Mechanism

A detailed description of the step-by-step process by which chemical reactions occur, including the breaking and formation of bonds.