One of the Major Differences Between Classical Sociological Theory and Contemporary

question 5

Multiple Choice

One of the major differences between classical sociological theory and contemporary sociological theory is that:

• A) Classical theory was not interested in struggle and conflict, whereas contemporary theory is
• B) Classical theory was a systematic effort to better understand the world in which we live by examining it through a particular lens, whereas contemporary theory is an attempt to better understand how and why we construct the social worlds in which we live
• C) Classical theory was preoccupied with culture and the ways in which it integrated members of society, while contemporary theory focuses on structures that tie people together
• D) Classical theory was an attempt to better understand how and why we construct the social worlds in which we live, whereas contemporary theory is was a systematic effort to better understand the world in which we live by examining it through a particular lens.

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Definitions:

Pavlov

Ivan Pavlov, a Russian physiologist known primarily for his work in classical conditioning, particularly experiments with dogs leading to the concept of the conditioned reflex.

Neutral Stimulus (NS)

In classical conditioning, a stimulus that elicits no response before conditioning.

Conditioned Stimulus (CS)

In classical conditioning, a previously neutral stimulus that, after association with an unconditioned stimulus (US), comes to trigger a conditioned response.

Biological Predispositions

An individual's susceptibility or tendency to develop certain conditions or behaviors based on genetic factors.