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Sociology: Auguste Comte and Sociological Imagination

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Questions and Answers

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?

Positive correlation Signup and view all the answers

What concept involves using data to generate theories?

Inductive reasoning Signup and view all the answers

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

'Dramaturgy' Signup and view all the answers

Which sociologist introduced the concept of 'sociological imagination'?

C. Wright Mills Signup and view all the answers

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

A sense of estrangement from society Signup and view all the answers

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

Hegemony Signup and view all the answers

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

Ensuring stability through group cooperation Signup and view all the answers

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

Group dynamics resulting in collective emotions Signup and view all the answers

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

Karl Marx Signup and view all the answers