George Herbert Mead thought ______ as practiced in his day was too narrow because, as it was developed from animal psychology, it overlooked the importance of the social context on what people do.

a. behaviorism
b. pragmatism
c. dialectics
d. symbolic interaction


a. behaviorism

Sociology

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The earliest use of the term race referred to descendants of a common ancestor, emphasizing kinship linkages rather than physical characteristics

Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

Sociology

___________ Type of leadership style most effective in the popular stage of a social movement

What will be an ideal response?

Sociology

According to structural strain theory, in the growth and spread of a generalized belief stage, _____.

A. opposing groups prevent, interrupt, or repress those advocating social change B. people attribute the problem to a person or group C. leaders emerge D. community leaders ridicule or quash the emerging collective behavior E. people see a situation as their own fault

Sociology

Which of the following is NOT characteristic of the transition from an agrarian to an industrial society?

a. Agricultural workers become more productive. b. Scientific innovations make possible greater wealth. c. The rate of social change increases dramatically. d. There is a decrease in the degree of societal interdependence.

Sociology