Which of the following represents the underlying assumption of the sociologist?
A. Things are not as they seem.
B. Human behavior is individually determined.
C. Prediction is always possible, with the right data.
D. Society must be fundamentally changed.
Answer: A
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a. common sense. b. inductive reasoning. c. deductive reasoning. d. personal knowledge. e. both inductive reasoning and personal knowledge.
The Western frontier, climate change, and natural disasters such as hurricanes and tornados are all examples of
a. the natural environment motivating social change. b. demographic transitions. c. technological innovations. d. diffusion. e. how technologies result in different consequences.
Cybercheating is seen as worse when
a. it is mutually agreed upon by partners that they can engage in online relationships. b. one when partner keeps his or her online relationship a secret from the other. c. both partners are engaging in online relationships. d. the involvement is more emotional than sexual.
C. Wright Mills sees the structure of power as forming a __________ with three levels.
A. pyramid of power B. power triangle C. sphere of influence D. confederacy of squares