A theory that attempts to explain complex social behavior with a single explanation is a(n) ______.

A. reductionist theory
B. deductionist theory
C. inductionist theory
D. interactionist theory


Answer: A

Sociology

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a) employed workers. b) those who are relatively superfluous or useless to the economy. c) families with more than two children. d) the capitalist elite, who need not work.

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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A. efforts to influence people through official actions. B. all actions of government officials. C. disagreements that occur in social relationship. D. processes of organizing power.

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