A Positive Statement Is One That

question 178

Multiple Choice

A positive statement is one that

• A) is derived by induction.
• B) is derived by deduction.
• C) focuses on the best course of action and is based on value judgments.
• D) focuses on facts, descriptions, and theoretical relationships.

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Definitions:

Functionalism

A perspective in sociology that emphasizes the societal institutions' roles in maintaining or undermining societal stability.

Conflict Theory

A sociological perspective that views social life as a competition, and focuses on the distribution of resources, power, and inequality as the causes of social conflicts.

Symbolic Interactionism

A theoretical approach in sociology that focuses on the ways individuals interpret and give meaning to social symbols, interactions, and experiences.

Feminism

A movement aiming to achieve equality of the sexes, especially through the advocacy of women's rights on the basis of the equality of the sexes.