Émile Durkheim's Explanation of Suicide Quiz
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According to Émile Durkheim's explanation of suicide, why was it considered scientific?

  • He worked in a university setting.
  • He developed conclusions based on a systematic examination of data. (correct)
  • He carefully studied the personalities of hundreds of suicide victims.
  • He divided suicide into four distinctive categories.

    • Which of the following statements about clinical sociologists is true?

  • Clinical sociologists take direct responsibility for implementing their ideas. (correct)
  • Applied and clinical sociology are the same.
  • Clinical sociology has existed for only the last 20 years.
  • There are no established methods for educating clinical sociologists.

    • Who gave the discipline of sociology its name?

  • Marcel Marceau.
  • Harriet Martineau.
  • Auguste Comte. (correct)
  • Émile Durkheim.

    • What is considered to be the major theme of analysis in sociology today?

    <p>Social inequality</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which sociological perspective would view sports as a form of big business in which profits are more important than the health and safety of athletes?

    <p>Conflict theory</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Émile Durkheim base his scientific explanation of suicide on?

    <p>A systematic examination of data</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is true about clinical sociologists?

    <p>They take direct responsibility for implementing their ideas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who gave the discipline of sociology its name?

    <p>Auguste Comte</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the major theme of analysis in sociology today?

    <p>Social inequality</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which sociological perspective would view sports as a form of big business prioritizing profits over the health and safety of athletes?

    <p>Conflict theory</p> Signup and view all the answers

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