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</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Emile Durkheim, what is sociology?

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

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

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

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

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

    Who are the supporters of the Synthetic school?

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

    What is sociology's purpose according to the passage?

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

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