Discuss the Enlightenment and its impact on sociology.
What will be an ideal response?
The Enlightenment emphasis on reason was part and parcel of the rise of science: advocating the triumph of reasoned investigation and systematic observation of phenomena over religious faith and common-sense ways of understanding, Enlightenment intellectuals rebuked existing knowledge as fraught with prejudice and mindless tradition. This era facilitated the development of the discipline of sociology an it’s acceptance in the academic community as a scientific mode of studying society.
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A) rely on technology and mechanization as the main source of sustenance B) institutionalize innovation C) often invest heavily in defense technology D) all of the above
A type of therapy that emphasizes increasing the number of rewards or reinforcements people receive from their environment is
a. psychoanalytic therapy. b. behavioral therapy. c. cognitive therapy. d. drug therapy.
The advantage of a large sample size, like those used in polls, is that they:
A) increase the score needed for a significant result B) increase the probability of a Type I error C) greatly reduce the standard deviation of the distribution of means D) decrease the probability of correctly rejecting the null hypothesis
Which of the following statements is TRUE of hegemonic masculinity?
A. It is based solely on a person's biology. B. It is tied to patriarchy in society. C. It emphasizes sexual equality. D. It is a stereotype.