Sociologists Cannot Identify "Laws of Society" That Allow Us to Predict

question 22

Multiple Choice

Sociologists cannot identify "laws of society" that allow us to predict individual human behavior:

• A) because human behavior is patterned but also spontaneous.
• B) because sociology is still very young.
• C) because no sociologist ever tried to discover such laws.
• D) All of the above.

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Definitions:

Monotonous

Lacking in variety and interest; tediously unvarying.

Attributonial Bias

A cognitive bias that affects the way we determine who or what is responsible for an event or action, often leading to error in judgment.

Cognitive Dissonance

A psychological discomfort experienced when holding contradictory beliefs or values, or when behavior and beliefs do not align, often leading to a change in beliefs or behaviors to reduce the dissonance.

Small Amount

A quantity that is less than average or nominal, often referring to a minimal or insignificant portion of something.