Which of the following best reflects what Peter Berger referred to as the "debunking motif"?
a. Sociological research often exposes false claims about reality and taken-for-granted assumptions.
b. Sociological research often shows that conventional wisdom is correct rather than false.
c. Sociologists tend to seek justice rather than wisdom when conducting research.
d. Sociologists prefer to research "urban legends" and show that they are largely true.
Answer: a
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a. True b. False
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