Positivism is _____
a. the group memberships that people have because of their location in history and society
b. the use of sociology to solve problems
c. applying sociology for the public good
d. the application of the scientific approach to the social world
Answer: d. the application of the scientific approach to the social world
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How did the Modern family differ from the Godly family? In the Modern family:
a. work was split into unpaid domestic work and paid work. b. individuals could freely contract marriages based on love. c. privacy and the separation of families from the community were promoted for middle-class families. d. All of the above.
The Afghanistan constitution declares the country an Islamic Republic, makes Islam the official religion, and announces that "no law can be contrary to the sacred religion of Islam.". Based on this information, Islam in Afghanistan can be classified as a(n)
a. ecclesiae. b. denominations. c. sect. d. cult.
Which of the following is true?
a. ?White women live longer than white men, but African-American men live longer than African-American women. b. ?African-American women live longer than African-American men, but white men live longer than white women. c. ?Among both African Americans and whites, men live longer than women. d. ?The same diseases are the most common causes of death among both men and women. e. ?At each age, men have higher levels than women of nonfatal chronic diseases.
Which of the following is the uneven access to technology among different races, classes, and geographic areas?
a. Digital divide b. Knowledge gap c. E-readiness d. Inequality