Introduction to Sociology

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Questions and Answers

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?

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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?

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Who coined 'sociology'?

French philosopher Auguste Comte coined the word 'sociology'.

Meaning of 'sociology'?

The study of society.

Father of Sociology?

Auguste Comte is known as the father of Sociology.

Sociology: 'Systematic study of society'?

Macionis defined sociology as 'the systematic study of society'.

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Sociology: Study of social institutions?

Emile Durkheim defined sociology as the study of social institutions.

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Sociology: 'Scientific study of social life'?

Ogburn and Nimkoff defined sociology as the 'scientific study of social life'.

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Schools of thought in Sociology?

The Formalistic and Synthetic schools.

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Scope of Sociology (Synthetic school)?

Vast and general; encompassing many areas.

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Supporters of Synthetic school?

Ginsberg, Durkheim, Comte, Sorokin.

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Purpose of sociology?

To understand human action and consciousness.

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Subject matter of sociology?

Diverse topics, from crime to religion to social stability.

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