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What is the main focus of sociology as described in the text?
What is the main focus of sociology as described in the text?
- Investigating natural and invariable laws
- Studying individual human behavior
- Understanding cultural differences
- Analyzing social relationships and interactions (correct)
What does Kingsley Davis define sociology as?
What does Kingsley Davis define sociology as?
- The study of social action and its forms
- The science of social phenomena subject to natural laws
- A general science of society (correct)
- A study of human behaviors in groups
From the definitions provided, what can be deduced about sociology?
From the definitions provided, what can be deduced about sociology?
- It is not concerned with social institutions
- It only studies social processes
- It primarily focuses on individual behavior
- It is a systematic and objective study of human society (correct)
What is the Latin root word for 'Sociology' as mentioned in the text?
What is the Latin root word for 'Sociology' as mentioned in the text?
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According to August Comte, what is the object of investigation in sociology?
According to August Comte, what is the object of investigation in sociology?
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What is the principle insight of sociology in relation to health and illness?
What is the principle insight of sociology in relation to health and illness?
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What does the sociology of health and illness study in relation to social institutions?
What does the sociology of health and illness study in relation to social institutions?
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Why does the sociology of health require a global approach of analysis?
Why does the sociology of health require a global approach of analysis?
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What does sociology examine in relation to health and illness?
What does sociology examine in relation to health and illness?
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Why is it important for sociologists to investigate the structure of groups, organizations, and societies?
Why is it important for sociologists to investigate the structure of groups, organizations, and societies?
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