Theoretical Perspectives in Sociology

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Which of the following best defines a theory in sociology?

  • A common sense understanding of the world
  • A general statement about how some parts of the world fit together and how they work (correct)
  • An explanation of how facts are unrelated
  • A framework of unrelated ideas

What is common sense in the context of sociology?

  • An explanation of how facts are unrelated
  • Things that 'everyone knows' are true (correct)
  • A framework of unrelated ideas
  • Theoretical perspectives in sociology

Which of the following is NOT one of the three theoretical perspectives in sociology mentioned in the text?

  • Conflict theory
  • Functional analysis
  • Symbolic interactionism
  • Common sense (correct)

What is the purpose of placing observations into a conceptual framework called a theory in sociology?

<p>To make sense out of life and understand experiences (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How long is the contemporary debate about the purpose and use of sociology expected to continue?

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What is the purpose of placing observations into a conceptual framework called a theory in sociology?

<p>To make sense out of life (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is common sense in the context of sociology?

<p>Things that 'everyone knows' are true (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best defines a theory in sociology?

<p>A general statement about how the world fits together (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the three theoretical perspectives mentioned in the text?

<p>Symbolic interactionism, functional analysis, and conflict theory (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How long is the contemporary debate about the purpose and use of sociology expected to continue?

<p>Another generation (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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