If You Meet a Sociologist Whose Work Requires That She

question 148

Multiple Choice

If you meet a sociologist whose work requires that she use a tape recorder to painstakingly transcribe all of her data, what best describes her methodology?

• A) conflict theory
• B) structural functionalism
• C) conversation analysis
• D) dramaturgy
• E) postmodernism

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Definitions:

Comparative Psychologists

Researchers who study the behaviors and mental processes of animals to understand the evolutionary and developmental underpinnings of human psychology.

Animal Intelligence

The capacity of animals to solve problems, adapt to new situations, and possibly exhibit behaviors indicative of thought.

Mathematical Description

The use of mathematical symbols and formulas to model or describe relationships and patterns within specific phenomena.

Perceived Properties

The attributes or characteristics that an individual believes an object or entity possesses, which can influence their reactions and interactions with it.