Unlike sociologists, most people base their knowledge of the world on:

A. the opinions of their parents and other family members.
B. expert knowledge based on surveys and interviews.
C. conventional wisdom, background knowledge, and personal experience.
D. journals and other publications that summarize the conclusions of professional researchers.


Answer: C. conventional wisdom, background knowledge, and personal experience.

Sociology

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What will be an ideal response

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which of the following is considered a white collar crime

What will be an ideal response?

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a. canonical structure. b. deinstitutionalized structure. c. ecological institution. d. social institution.

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