Kuhn Suggests That Some Disciplines Are Better Described in a Single-Paradigm

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Multiple Choice

Kuhn suggests that some disciplines are better described in a single-paradigm approach while others are better seen as multiple-paradigm sciences. In which group does sociology belong?

• A) Single-paradigm approach
• B) Multiple-paradigm approach
• C) Double-paradigm approach
• D) Sociology is not a science with paradigms

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Definitions:

Attitudes

Persistent mental states or dispositions that express an individual's evaluation of a person, object, or idea, which can influence behavior.

Consciously Aware

The state of being fully alert and aware of one's thoughts, feelings, and surroundings.

Emotions

Refers to complex psychological states that involve a subjective experience, a physiological response, and a behavioral or expressive response.

Behavioral Intentions

An individual's stated plans or readiness to perform a particular behavior, often a predictor of actual behavior under certain conditions.