Sociology: Auguste Comte and Sociological Imagination

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According to Thomas theorem, how are situations perceived?

  • As unpredictable and chaotic
  • As temporary and fleeting
  • As unreal and inconsequential
  • As real in their consequences (correct)

In the context of symbolic interactionism, what does 'Dramaturgy' refer to?

  • The study of societal norms
  • The process of operationalizing variables
  • The concept of breaking societal norms
  • Viewing life as a play with frontstage and backstage behavior (correct)

Which research method involves studying observeroutine activities in a descriptive manner?

  • Experiments with random assignment
  • Descriptive Field Research / Participant Observation (correct)
  • Secondary Analysis of data
  • Archival Research

What term is used for the relationship between variables where both increase together?

<p>Positive correlation (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What concept involves using data to generate theories?

<p>Inductive reasoning (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

'Frontstage' and 'Backstage' behaviors are associated with which sociological concept?

<p>'Dramaturgy' (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which sociologist introduced the concept of 'sociological imagination'?

<p>C. Wright Mills (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the context of sociology, what does 'anomie' refer to?

<p>A sense of estrangement from society (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which concept in sociology is associated with the idea of 'false consciousness'?

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

What is the main focus of structural functionalism according to the text?

<p>Ensuring stability through group cooperation (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the context of sociology, what is meant by 'collective effervescence'?

<p>Group dynamics resulting in collective emotions (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which sociologist is known for his emphasis on the relationship between the bourgeoisie and the proletariat in society?

<p>Karl Marx (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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