Which of the Following Statements Describes an Important Difference Between

question 89

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements describes an important difference between sociology and sociocultural anthropology?

• A) Sociology develops theories to explain social behaviour;sociocultural anthropology does not.
• B) Sociology tends to study Western urban-industrial societies;sociocultural anthropology studies societies of all types throughout the world.
• C) Sociology is less susceptible than sociocultural anthropology to culture-bound theories because it is rooted in scientifically based Western culture.
• D) Sociology is both descriptive and comparative;sociocultural anthropology is only comparative.

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Definitions:

Social Learning Theory

A theory that suggests people learn new behaviors through observational learning of others and the outcomes of those behaviors.

Sex Characteristics

Sex Characteristics involve the physical differentiation between males and females, which includes primary characteristics such as reproductive organs and secondary characteristics such as the distribution of muscle and fat.

Gender Stereotypes

Preconceived and oversimplified beliefs about the characteristics, attributes, and behaviors of males or females, based on their gender.

Social Learning Theory

A theory that suggests people learn from one another, via observation, imitation, and modeling, emphasizing the importance of cognitive processes in learning.