Sociology - Contributors

What is the term used by Auguste Comte to describe the idea that sociology should be a science based on knowledge that we can be "positive" about?

• Empiricism

• Positivism

• Rationalism

• Constructivism

What did Auguste Comte want to use to study social behavior?

• Philosophical reasoning

• Historical analysis

• Scientific observation

• Literary critique

Which of the following statements is true about Auguste Comte?

• He believed sociology should be based on philosophical reasoning.

• He is known for his work in economics.

• He wanted to use scientific observation to study social behavior.

• He is considered the Father of Psychology.

Who is known for the concept of positivism in sociology?

• Karl Marx

• Max Weber

• Auguste Comte

• Emile Durkheim

Which of the following best describes Auguste Comte's approach to studying social behavior?

• Philosophical reasoning

• Historical analysis

• Scientific observation

• Literary critique

What does the comparison of sociology to the human body imply about society?

• Society is static and unchanging

• Society is composed of interdependent parts

• Society is chaotic and disorganized

• Society is solely driven by economic factors

What does Social Darwinism imply about the role of natural selection in society?

• It should be controlled by the government

• It should be left to operate without interference

• It should be abolished

• It should be modified to help the poor

What is the analogy used by Herbert Spencer to describe the functioning of society?

• Society as a machine

• Society as a human body

• Society as a computer

• Society as a forest

What is the implication of the statement "In the same way that the skin holds the human body, so too do norms and values bind society together"?

• Norms and values are unimportant in society

• Norms and values are essential for societal cohesion

• Norms and values are harmful to society

• Norms and values are irrelevant to society

Which of the following is NOT one of Harriet Martineau's contributions?

• Research methods

• Political economy

• Feminist theory

• Quantum mechanics