Discuss why sociological research is necessary to go beyond the limitations of commonsense thought
What will be an ideal response?
The following are suggested areas for students to address in their essays: Describe what is meant by common sense and point out some of its fallacies.
Differentiate between common sense beliefs and scientific reality.
Use Durkheim's study of suicide to demonstrate the distinction between common sense
beliefs and scientific reality.
Provide some of your own examples to illustrate the difference between common sense and reality.
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The Bedamini people believe that the sharing of __________ between older and younger males is a means of enhancing masculinity
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
Flexibility made possible by computer-aided production systems refers to
a. flexibility in information retrieval and product design. b. increased task variety for workers. c. flexibility in terms of work schedules. d. increased involvement of production workers in decision-making. e. employer-sponsored high-tech physical fitness programs promoting employee health.
The quality of education available to central-city residents is lower than that available to white suburban residents. This is explained by __________
a. central-city residents having lower IQs b. central-city schools having fewer resources c. county-wide busing d. educational values that stress achievement
Using the internet for health-related consumption includes the possibility of getting ______.
A. ineffective medications B. high-cost medications C. effective medications D. low-cost medications