Which of these represents an important difference between a theory of dating generated by a professional sociologist and one proposed by an average person?
A. Sociologists will examine more statistical data than the average person.
B. Sociologists read the theories already in the scientific literature.
C. Sociologists know formulas for generating new theories.
D. Sociologists are less aware of biases than the average person.
Answer: B
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A. the service industry B. digital technology C. professional management D. physical production
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A. significant other B. objective other C. generalized other D. realized other
_____ proposes that individuals seek through their interactions to maximize their rewards and minimize their costs.
A. Functionalist theory B. Feminist theory C. Social exchange theory D. Symbolic interaction theory E. Social learning theory
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A. John Locke B. Karl Marx C. Peter Berger D. Kenneth and Mamie Clark