Modern Sociology Developed at the Department of Sociology at the University

question 22

Multiple Choice

Modern sociology developed at the Department of Sociology at the University of Chicago because ______.

• A)the mayor of Chicago at the time had a sociology degree
• B)research about social disorganization was already established in the department
• C)it was the only sociology department in the country
• D)the leaders and people of Chicago needed it to solve its social problems

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Definitions:

Focus

Concentration on a particular task or object, maintaining attention on it.

Selective Attention

The process of focusing on a particular object in the environment for a certain period of time, while ignoring irrelevant information.

Engrossed

Deeply absorbed or completely occupied with something, to the point of being unaware of anything else.

Clattering

The act of making a series of loud, rattling sounds, as when objects strike against each other.