The sociological imagination asks us to:
a. broaden our perspective beyond individual experiences.
b. narrow our perspective by looking only at particular events.
c. theorize before we have evidence.
d. improve our society.
e. suspend judgment until all of the facts have been gathered.
A
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Why do many sociologists object to psychoanalysis as a valid explanation for human behavior?
A) Sociologists reject the notion that personality develops in stages. B) Sociologists disagree on the influence of the super ego as a balancing force of behavior. C) Sociologists argue that Freud failed to study a wide range of subjects before developing his theory. D) Sociologists object to the view that inborn and subconscious motivations are the primary reasons for human behavior.
With respect to war, the text explains that
a. human beings are naturally eager to engage in war. b. there is nothing in our human biology that makes it natural to go to war. c. nations usually fight wars simply over wealth. d. All of these responses are correct.
What is a potential downside of humanizing death and dying?
A. Circumstances surrounding death are brought into the personal domain of the individuals and families who are closest to a particular death. B. Traditional customs and practices are being revived in new ways. C. Death is not seen as a foe to be vanquished or fought to the bitter end. D. It may minimize and devalue death.
Which of the following factors does NOT help explain the wage gap?
A. the social stratification of society B. the types of jobs men and women take C. the types of degrees men and women earn D. the effort individuals put into their work