Introduction to Sociology

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What is the meaning of the term 'socius'?

Companion (correct)

Mother

Child

Father

Who is considered the 'Father of Sociology'?

Auguste Comte (correct)

Max Weber

Karl Marx

Emile Durkheim

Which approach did sociology take initially that relied on empirical methods?

Positivist approach (correct)

Interpretivist approach

Post-positivism

Constructivist approach

Which methodology involves observing and interviewing individuals in sociology research?

Participant observation Signup and view all the answers

According to Auguste Comte, what is the first stage in the Law of Three Stages theory of human thinking evolution?

Theological Signup and view all the answers

What did Charles Wright Mills emphasize in his work 'Sociological Imagination'?

Encouraging people to change their perspective on viewing society Signup and view all the answers

Which term describes the height of human intellect according to Comte's Law of Three Stages?

Scientific Signup and view all the answers

According to Emile Durkheim, what characterizes an 'Altruistic Suicide'?

Strong ties to one's community, living for the group Signup and view all the answers

What is an essential aspect of Max Weber's concept of 'Verstehen'?

Understanding why people behave in certain ways Signup and view all the answers

How did Karl Marx view the progression of society?

As a result of conflicts between the bourgeoisie and proletariat Signup and view all the answers

In what way did Peter Berger describe the sociological perspective?

Recognizing the universal within specific behaviors Signup and view all the answers

How did Emile Durkheim classify 'Fatalistic Suicide'?

When people feel trapped in oppressive circumstances Signup and view all the answers

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Questions and Answers

What is the meaning of the term 'socius'?

Who is considered the 'Father of Sociology'?

Which approach did sociology take initially that relied on empirical methods?

Which methodology involves observing and interviewing individuals in sociology research?

According to Auguste Comte, what is the first stage in the Law of Three Stages theory of human thinking evolution?

What did Charles Wright Mills emphasize in his work 'Sociological Imagination'?

Which term describes the height of human intellect according to Comte's Law of Three Stages?

According to Emile Durkheim, what characterizes an 'Altruistic Suicide'?

What is an essential aspect of Max Weber's concept of 'Verstehen'?

How did Karl Marx view the progression of society?

In what way did Peter Berger describe the sociological perspective?

How did Emile Durkheim classify 'Fatalistic Suicide'?

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