Auguste Comte's first name for sociology was __________, which reflected his desire to establish the field as a science, free of religious arguments.

A. social positivism
B. societal athiesm
C. scientific socialism
D. social physics


Answer: D

Sociology

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The term __________ can be used in reference to both homosexual men and women

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

Sociology

Food preparation, health care support, and financial service occupations are part of the __________ sector of the economy

a. primary b. secondary c. tertiary d. peripheral

Sociology

A disadvantage of factor analysis is that it does not permit hypotheses to be disconfirmed

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Sociology

Which sociological perspective notes the ways in which the family gratifies the needs of its members and contributes to the stability of society?

A. conflict perspective B. interactionist perspective C. feminist perspective D. functionalist perspective

Sociology