The ultimate aim of any sociological theory is to:
a. provide an explanation of people's past behaviors.
b. increase the prestige of the researcher.
c. reveal the unfairness in social life.
d. be able to make accurate predictions about people's behavior in the future.
Question 2
What is the primary reason sociologists study religion?
A) to verify or disprove the principles of specific faiths
B) to evaluate the truth of a religious teaching
C) to prove which religion is superior in doctrine and practice
D) to study the role that religion plays in people's lives
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