According to Auguste Comte, people begin to try to understand how social life operates as their society enters which stage of development?
a. Theological stage
b. Metaphysical stage
c. Scientific stage
d. Post-scientific stage
Answer: c
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
The belief that social change is natural, constant, and necessary is associated with which of the following approaches to social change?
a. conflict models b. cyclical theories c. evolutionary models d. functionalist theories
As societies industrialize, dominant-minority relations move from ______.
A. paternalistic to competitive B. peaceful to conflict-oriented C. equal to unequal D. segregation to slavery E. agrarian to paternalistic
Many celebrities purchase large mansions and expensive vehicles. In addition, they also often purchase designer clothing and wear lavish jewelry. According to Pierre Bourdieu, this is an example of which of these?
A. status inconsistency B. status offense C. distinction D. consumption