_______________ used data to test theories and introduced the ideas of mechanical and organic solidarity to the field of sociology

a. Herbert Spencer
b. Emile Durkheim
c. Talcott Parsons
d. Robert Merton


B

Sociology

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According to _____ theorists, societies move from being structurally simple and homogeneous to complex and heterogeneous, with an extensive division of labor.

A. conflict B. symbolic interaction C. functionalist D. social exchange

Sociology

The free-rider hypothesis predicts that some proportion of the potential members of a social movement will not lend their energies to the movement

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Sociology

The gathering of knowledge by specific techniques within a culture that determines what is considered valid knowledge is known as ______.

A. technoscience B. technology C. sociotechnical system D. science

Sociology

With respect to the division of household labor:

A. on average, males and females share household labor equally. B. an increasing number of males and females believe household labor should be shared equally, but women still do about twice the amount of labor. C. both males and females believe that household labor is women’s work. D. males and females share household tasks equally, but women do a disproportionate share of childcare.

Sociology