SAGE Core Concepts in Sociology: Individuals in Context Sociological ImaginationClick on the above link to access the Interactive eBook. Once you've signed in, scroll to page 6, and watch the video. When you've finished watching the video, come back to the test, and answer the following questions:What is the sociological imagination?
A. the ability to understand the connection between individual lives and the social forces that shape them
B. the ability to make social changes on a small or a large scale
C. the ability to understand the connection between various social forces
D. the ability to construct social arrangements that have effects on agency
Answer: A
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