Structural Individualism Is a Theory of Analytical Sociology That Argues

question 28

Multiple Choice

Structural individualism is a theory of analytical sociology that argues that society is based on the choices and actions that individuals and groups make, while __________.

• A) their choices only influence other social actors immediately around them
• B) the actions that follow from these choices are constrained by society
• C) other groups and individuals make their own choices
• D) their choices are actually meaningless compared to the power of social institutions

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Definitions:

Independent Variable

The variable in an experiment that is manipulated or changed to observe its effect on the dependent variable.

Placebo Treatment Group

A group of participants in a research study who receive a sham or inert treatment, allowing researchers to measure the placebo effect.

Placebo Control Group

A group in experimental research receiving a placebo or sham intervention, used to compare against the group receiving the actual intervention to measure its effect.

Manipulation Checks

Procedures used in experimental research to verify that the manipulations of independent variables have the intended effect on participants.