Introduction to Sociology
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Who coined the word 'sociology'?

  • Macionis
  • Auguste Comte (correct)
  • Emile Durkheim
  • Kingsley Davis

What is the meaning of the word 'sociology'?

  • The study of social interactions
  • The study of individuals
  • The study of society (correct)
  • The study of social institutions

Who is known as the father of Sociology?

  • Kingsley Davis
  • Emile Durkheim
  • Macionis
  • Auguste Comte (correct)

Which sociologist defined sociology as 'the systematic study of society'?

<p>Macionis (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Emile Durkheim, what is sociology?

<p>The study of social institutions (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who defined sociology as 'the scientific study of social life'?

<p>Ogburn and Nimkoff (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which schools of thought regarding the scope of Sociology are mentioned in the passage?

<p>The Formalistic and Synthetic schools (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the Synthetic school, what is the scope of Sociology?

<p>Vast and general (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who are the supporters of the Synthetic school?

<p>Ginsberg, Durkheim, Comte, Sorokin (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is sociology's purpose according to the passage?

<p>To understand human action and consciousness (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the subject matter of sociology according to the passage?

<p>Diverse topics ranging from crime to religion to social stability (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers
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