How Do Sociologists Use a Sociological Imagination to Challenge Stereotypes

question 31

Multiple Choice

How do sociologists use a sociological imagination to challenge stereotypes?

• A) A sociological imagination challenges stereotypes by proving that stereotypes benefit no one.
• B) A sociological imagination challenges stereotypes by demonstrating that stereotypes have no harmful consequences.
• C) A sociological imagination challenges stereotypes by raising questions about where stereotypes come from, what they are based on, who stands to benefit from them, and why they are harmful.
• D) A sociological imagination challenges stereotypes by acting out stereotypes so that they can be adopted by others.

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Definitions:

Concept

An abstract idea or a mental symbol used to represent something that is recognized and understood based on specific characteristics.

Concept Learning

The process by which individuals learn to categorize information into defined groups, based on common features or rules.

Associative Learning

The process by which an association between two stimuli or a behavior and a stimulus is learned.

Hypothesis Testing

A method of statistical inference used to decide whether a data set provides significant evidence against a given hypothesis.