Auguste Comte Was Responsible for

question 70

Multiple Choice

Auguste Comte was responsible for

• A)posing an evolutionary theory akin to Darwin's.
• B)founding the discipline of sociology.
• C)helping to remove theology as a subject from university curricula.
• D)integrating science with religion.
• E)establishing a utopian community just outside Paris.

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Definitions:

Social Psychology

Examining the impact that the concrete, envisioned, or hinted presence of others has on a person's cognitive functions, emotional states, and conduct.

Correlation

A measure that indicates the extent to which two or more variables fluctuate together, but not necessarily causation.

Field Study

A research method that involves collecting data outside of a laboratory setting, in the natural environment where the subjects of study can be observed in their usual circumstances.

Social Behavior

Actions and interactions among individuals within a group, ranging from cooperation and communication to competition and conflict, influenced by the social context.