Not Taking for Granted the Present Social Order but Actively

question 1

Multiple Choice

Not taking for granted the present social order but actively looking for social change is characteristic of:

• A) reflective thinking
• B) constant comparative method
• C) critical thinking
• D) hypothesis generation

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Definitions:

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was a German sociologist, philosopher, and political economist whose ideas profoundly influenced social theory and social research.

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