Author Question: Why is it sometimes difficult for sociologists to define their disciplinein short, simple terms? ... (Read 15 times)

tichca · **on:** Jul 2, 2018

Why is it sometimes difficult for sociologists to define their disciplinein short, simple terms?

a. Sociologists do not use mathematical models to solve problems.
b. Sociologists do not have an established set of ideas that make up their theoretical core.
c. Sociologists cover a wider range of topics than other social sciences.
d. Sociologists do not publish their own academic journals.

Question 2

Sociologists argue that we know appropriate social behavior because of commonsense understandings based in __________.

a. cognitive psychology theory
b. the social construction of reality
c. a self-fulfilling prophecy
d. the generalized other