Which of the following best describes the opinion of most early sociologists?
A. They believed that society would eventually self-destruct without intervention.
B. They assumed society was progressing toward a common positive future.
C. They felt that societies would remain largely in their current state.
D. They predicted that society would become fragmented and disjointed.
Answer: B
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