According to Mills, the specific task of sociology is to
A. expose the exploitation of the proletariat by the bourgeoisie.
B. help individuals solve their problems.
C. comprehend human society and its influence on the lives of human beings.
D. promote the use of “verstehen” to understand social behavior from the point of view of those who engage in it.
Answer: C
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