What is the primary difference between sociological and psychological explanations of prejudice and discrimination?

What will be an ideal response?


Psychological explanations focus on the personality of the individual while sociological explanations focus on the nature of society, the social structure and social interaction.

Sociology

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Today, Internet access ________

A) Is universal B) Is available in about half of all nations worldwide C) Has been accused of facilitating increased isolation D) Is available equally to the wealthy and the poor

Sociology

Scientific procedures that sociologists use to conduct research and develop knowledge about a particular topic are called _____________________________

Fill in the blanks with correct word

Sociology

The coefficient of determination explains:

a. the proportion of variance in Y that is determined or explained by X. b. the proportion of variance in Y that is NOT determined or explained by X. c. the proportion of variance in Y that is attributed to error. d. the proportion of variance in X that is attributed to error.

Sociology

A criticism of the symbolic interactionists with respect to religion is that they__________.

A. view religion as an opiate of the people B. attach too much credence to Marx's concept of false consciousness C. ignore the positive effect of religion on physical and emotional health D. overlook the ways that religion promotes social inequality at the macro level E. believe that religion is indispensable to leading a good life

Sociology