Max Weber Helped Lay the Groundwork for Sociologists Who Would

question 3

Multiple Choice

Max Weber helped lay the groundwork for sociologists who would develop symbolic interactionism as a theory,because he believed that a social scientist should approach the study of human action:

• A) through a theoretical lens that emphasizes disenchantment and bureaucracy.
• B) from a value-free point of view.
• C) with verstehen (understanding), which emphasizes the need for empathy with individuals' experiences.
• D) through psychoanalysis and the work of Sigmund freud.

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Definitions:

Fixed Interval

A schedule of reinforcement where a response is rewarded after a set period of time has passed.

Fixed Ratio

A schedule of reinforcement wherein a response is rewarded only after a specified number of correct responses, leading to a high rate of responding.

Variable Ratio

A reinforcement schedule where a response is reinforced after an unpredictable number of responses, leading to high and steady response rates.

Fixed Ratio

A schedule of reinforcement where a response is rewarded only after a specified number of responses, in behavioral psychology.