Sociology 34. What makes sociology different from psychology is the scale of the

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34.What makes sociology different from psychology is the scale of the subject matter. In general, psychologists are interested in studying the individual whereas sociologists are interested in societies, groups, and individuals WITHIN THE LARGER SOCIAL CONTEXT.

35.When studying humans, we can't predict how a single individual will behave, but we can strive to probabalistically predict how people in general will behave in a particular set of social circumstances (i.e., what is the likelihood...).

36 No perfect research method exists; each has pros and cons.

37 (select all that apply)When utilizing the human ecology approach to better understand human behavior, one should consider which of the following?

social factors such as culture, social structure, and social institutions

physical geography

technological innovations

demographic factors

other natural factors such as natural disastor

other natural factors such as disease

innate factors

shared human needs (think Maslow's hierarchy)

38 (Select all that apply)  According to Lenski, which of the following are different levels of development that societies might be in as a result of the technology utilized in that society?

pastoral

horticultural

agricultural (also known as agrarian)

industrialized

hunting and gathering

39 Patterns of development that expose poor people, especially minorities, to environmental hazards are called ______________________________.

environmental sustainability

sustainable development

environmental racism

demographic injustice

40According to demographic transition theory, population size is related to ________________________.

technological innovations

religious beliefs

foodways

gender roles

41When seeking to bring about or resist social change, people often join forces with others in _____________________________.

labeling

stigmatization

criminal recidivism

social movements

Explanation / Answer

Ans 34 A) true

Paychology and sociology both involves the scientific study of people , their behavior , relationships and emotional dynamics. But psychology involves study of individual whereas sociology involves study of large groups and societies.

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