The sociologists who engage in "pure science" operate with the conviction that we need to better understand how the social world operates before we can change it, if that's what we want to do.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
True
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Convergence theory stresses:
a. the power of mob rule b. the process of heightened emotions c. predispositions to engage in certain acts before collective action d. reluctance to engage in certain acts before collective action e. none of the above
According to the objectivist approach, social problems are ________
A. conditions that have negative consequences B. what an individual perceives them to be C. either problematic or nonproblematic D. based on an individual's response to social conditions
________ use communication patterns and interpersonal behaviors that promote closeness and intimacy, such as using more positive comments than negative comments during times of tension
A) Relegated couples B) Regularizing couples C) Nonregulated couples D) Regulated couples
Which agent of socialization encourages the discussion of nonmaterial values?
A. the media B. religion C. family D. schools