Sociological Knowledge Is Different from Everyday Knowledge in That

question 48

Multiple Choice

Sociological knowledge is different from everyday knowledge in that

• A) sociology does not ignore information that challenges our assumptions
• B) in everyday observations, people tend to seek information that challenges their assumptions
• C) sociology confirms our biases
• D) everyday knowledge is collected systematically

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Definitions:

Young Adults

Individuals in the age range from late teens through the twenties, often considered the transitional phase from adolescence to adulthood.

Computers

Electronic devices capable of executing programmed instructions to process and store information, perform calculations, and control other devices.

Longitudinal Study

Research design that involves repeated observations of the same variables over short or long periods of time, allowing for the study of changes or developments.

Temperament

An individual's inherent personality traits, often noticeable from birth and affecting their behavior and emotional reactions.