How Is a Sociological Study of the Family More Likely

question 51

Multiple Choice

How is a sociological study of the family more likely to differ from a psychological study of the family?

• A) Psychological studies tend to focus on relationships; sociological studies tend to focus on individuals.
• B) Psychological studies tend to study the minds of individuals in a family; sociological studies tend to study families within their larger social contexts.
• C) Psychological studies tend to focus on context; sociological studies tend to focus on content.
• D) Psychological studies tend to be large scale; sociological studies tend to be smaller in scale.

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