Some researchers use the term ____________ to refer to the study of midsized social categories such as gender, organizations or communities

a. macrotheory.
b. mesotheory.
c. microtheory.
d. gigatheory.
e. nanotheory


B

Sociology

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One of the reasons for the Islamic conflict with capitalist nations is the belief of some that modernization threatens their religion. The movement to restore the faith as it was originally practiced is called ________

A) compartmentalization B) fundamentalism C) animism D) ecclesia

Sociology

Survey research by Straus, Gelles and Steinmetz concluded that husband abuse is nearly equal to wife abuse. Critics of this research point out that the research

a. does not address who initiated the attack and who may be acting in self defense. b. is based on police records so does not record unreported incidents. c. is gender-based and therefore subject to gender bias. d. gives too much credence to motivation excusing those who were intoxicated or who think they had good reasons for the violence.

Sociology

In creating ideal types, people operating in everyday world create ______ constructs to interpret the parts they find relevant.

a. first-order b. second-order c. third-order d. fourth-order

Sociology

Darwin was hesitant to publish his findings because they directly challenged the fundamental beliefs of the religious and scientific leaders of the day

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Sociology