There Is a Close Relationship Between Sociology and the Other

question 105

Multiple Choice

There is a close relationship between sociology and the other social sciences.Given how much overlap there is between these fields,why does sociology still exist as a discipline?

• A) All the other fields are more specialized, but sociology is a field that considers a huge intellectual territory.
• B) Sociology does not use historical context.
• C) Sociology departments are an academic tradition and would be difficult to disband.
• D) Political science and economics departments are much more politically conservative, so sociology is needed to provide a liberal counterbalance.

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Definitions:

Sensorimotor Substage

The earliest developmental stage in Piaget's theory of cognitive development, spanning from birth to approximately two years of age, focusing on physical interaction and exploration of the environment.

Secondary Circular Reactions

A Piagetian developmental stage in which infants repeat pleasing actions with their bodies and manipulable objects.

Tertiary Circular Reactions

Advanced repetitive behaviors in infants where they experiment with new variations of actions to see outcomes, indicating cognitive development.

Mental Representations

Internal depictions in the mind of objects, concepts, or events, enabling thinking, problem-solving, and planning.