Sociology Is Based on the Premise That

question 14

Multiple Choice

Sociology is based on the premise that

• A) humans are social animals whose behavior can be studied to the point of predicting future behavior.
• B) if one studied social behavior sufficiently, one could figure out how to alter behavior in positive ways.
• C) all humans are capable of distinguishing between right and wrong, if the right approach is used with each individual.
• D) the study of anthropology will help one predict future human social behavior.
• E) the best reason for studying humanity en masse is to determine which social groups are most compatible with each other.

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