Sociologist C

question 45

Multiple Choice

Sociologist C. Wright Mills argued that sociology could help us live better lives by

• A) showing us that living in peace with others is impossible
• B) showing us that individuals can do anything they put effort into, despite social forces
• C) showing us that individuals are helpless in the face of social forces
• D) showing us how our individual problems are connected to larger social issues

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Definitions:

Situational Factors

External conditions or events that influence an individual's behavior, decisions, and performance.

Actor-observer Effect

A psychological phenomenon where people tend to attribute their own actions to situational factors, while attributing others' actions to their personalities.

Assigning Causes

The process of identifying reasons or factors that have led to certain events or situations, also known as causal attribution.

Distinctiveness

The degree to which something is perceived as being different or unique compared to others.