Sociologists Observe Society

question 94

Multiple Choice

Sociologists observe society:

• A) by studying the various parts of a society and the ways they interact and influence each other.
• B) by focusing solely on individual behaviors.
• C) by studying society as if it were a concrete object, in the same way a geologist studies rocks.
• D) by utilizing the preconceptions, assumptions, and beliefs that come from living in a society.
• E) through the use of special scientific tools that allow unmediated access to the very heart of society.

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Definitions:

Psychoanalytic Theory

A theoretical framework developed by Sigmund Freud that emphasizes unconscious processes and childhood experiences in shaping behavior and personality.

Structuralist Approach

An analytical method in psychology focusing on breaking down mental processes into the most basic components.

Spatial Abilities

The capacity to understand, reason, and remember the spatial relations among objects or space.

Evolutionary Explanation

A theory or interpretation of a phenomenon that is based on the principles of evolution, often focusing on the adaptive value or historical origin of certain behaviors, traits, or structures.