According to Comte, as a social science method ______ is of limited use because there is only a limited amount of manipulation that can be done in the social world.

a. observation
b. experiment
c. comparison
d. historical research


b. experiment

Sociology

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Children who have experienced disrupted or dissolved adoption events may suffer from what is called __________ disorder

a. posttraumatic stress b. attachment c. emotional d. adoption

Sociology

The primary reaction to ending a relationship reported by 478 students is elation

a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Sociology

Satisfaction in work performed is invariably lower when __________

a. actions are tightly controlled or monitored b. levels of autonomy and discretion are high c. jobs require supervision of others d. workers have the freedom to pick and choose how they structure their days

Sociology

Max Weber referred to the self-denying approach to life characterized by people living frugal lives and saving their money as the ________

A) spirit of capitalism B) socialist conscience C) Protestant ethic D) manifest function

Sociology