Which Sociologist Was Instrumental in Helping Establish Sociology as an Area

question 61

Multiple Choice

Which sociologist was instrumental in helping establish sociology as an area of study?

• A) Max Weber
• B) Karl Marx
• C) August Comte
• D) Adolphe Quetelet

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Definitions:

Egocentrism

The psychological tendency to view the world from one's own perspective while having difficulty understanding other viewpoints.

Conservation

Conservation involves the protection, preservation, management, or restoration of natural environments, wildlife, and natural resources.

Preoperational

A stage in Piaget's theory of cognitive development, typically from ages 2 to 7, where children are unable to understand concrete logic and are instead focused on manipulation of symbols and language.

Concrete Operational

A phase in Piaget's model of cognitive growth where kids develop the skill to reason logically regarding tangible occurrences.