Among the historical changes that stimulated the development of sociology as a discipline was ________
a. the founding of the Roman Catholic church.
b. the rise of the industrial economy and growth of cities.
c. the power of tradition.
d. a belief that our futures are defined by "fate".
Answer: b
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Which approach to analyzing developing emphasizes the education of human capital?
a. dependency theory b. world systems theory c. functional theory d. modernization theory e. none of the above
The term "meat markets" is sometimes used to refer to
(a) beauty contests. (b) singles bars. (c) work sponsored functions. (d) parties.
Which one of the following is considered one of the "big three" sociologists?
a. Émile Durkheim b. W.E.B. Dubois c. Auguste Comte d. Jane Addams
Cohort aging refers to:
A. people in different historical eras. B. the continuous advancement of a cohort to one age category to another over the life span. C. distinctive experiences which cohort members share. D. people 85 and over.