At the beginning of the twentieth century, sociologists rejected the doctrine of social Darwinism because:
a. it was relevant only for capitalist societies
b. it was unscientific
c. success could be explained as caused by factors other than genetic fitness
d. they believed that biological factors play a greater role in human society than cultural adaptation
C
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Which of the following is a benefit of mail surveys over interview surveys?
a. Higher response rates b. There is generally a smaller number of "don't knows" and "no answers" c. Questions can be clarified rather than skipped by the participant d. Observations can be made e. They allow more honest responses from participants.
The strongest mores are referred to as _____. They are so strong that their violation is considered to be extremely offensive and even unmentionable
a. sanctions b. folkways c. laws d. taboos
Auguste Comte, in addition to being one of the founders of sociology, was an early advocate for the rights of women
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
A population that is organized in a cooperative manner to carry out the major functions of life is a:
a. clan b. social aggregate c. social structure d. society