What Is the Underlying Premise for Sociology That Was So

question 42

Multiple Choice

What is the underlying premise for sociology that was so appealing to the American mind-set?

• A)All humans are capable of distinguishing between right and wrong, if the right approach is used with each individual.
• B)The study of anthropology will help one predict future human social behavior.
• C)If one studied social behavior sufficiently, one could figure out how to alter behavior in positive ways.
• D)Humans are social animals whose behavior can be studied to the point of predicting future behavior.
• E)By stud ying human behavior, sociologists can help the government control the population.

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Definitions:

Tectonic Settings

The environmental and geological conditions that relate to the movement and interaction of Earth's tectonic plates.

Continental Lithosphere

The solid outer layer of the earth that includes the crust and the uppermost mantle, specific to continents and characterized by its thickness and composition which differ from the oceanic lithosphere.

Magmatism

The geological process involving the generation, movement, and solidification of magma or molten rock beneath the Earth's surface.

Plate Boundaries

Regions where two tectonic plates meet, which can result in geological activity such as earthquakes and volcanic eruptions.