Attempts to explain events, forces, materials, ideas, or behavior in a comprehensive manner are called ________.

A. ideal types
B. theories
C. typologies
D. sciences


Answer: B

Sociology

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A. group pluralism B. power elites C. citizens D. elite pluralism

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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