Which of the following is true about Auguste Comte?

A. He sought to establish a science that would reveal the basic "laws of society."
B. He thought humans could learn to understand the forces that caused society to change.
C. He thought humans could learn to understand the forces that helped society to maintain order and stability.
D. All of the answers are correct.


Answer: D

Sociology

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a. direct b. spurious or intervening c. interactive d. positive

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b. African Americans. c. Hispanics. d. Native Americans and Alaska Natives.

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