In their investigation of society, sociologists direct their focus on __________
A) social order—positive aspects of society that help people remain optimistic
B) social disorder—social problems that need to be examined and solved
C) both social order and social disorder, as the study of each can help inform the study of the other
D) neither social order nor social disorder, but instead on the activities of political leaders
Answer: C
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