Sociologists must be continually open to having their findings reexamined and new interpretations proposed. Describe a time when you changed your mind due to new information. Was it difficult for you to change your mind? Why or why not?
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The science guided by the basic understanding that our lives are affected not only by our individual characteristics but by our place in the social world is called ______________
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Sociology differs from television programs that feature human problems in that
A. television reporters and producers are interested in individuals—sociologists are not. B. sociologists use research techniques and theories that television reporters and producers may not use to explain social issues. C. sociologists do not study the types of dramatic problems that appear on television programs. D. television programs focus on problem behavior—sociology does not.
For economist Thomas Malthus, _________ is the only acceptable preventive check on population
a. contraception b. moral restraint c. famine d. disease
Statistical discrimination is based upon
a. stereotyping. b. inadequate assessment of applicants' qualifications. c. knowledge of an applicant's group membership. d. knowledge of the average qualifications of a group. e. a, b, c, and d