Society cannot be studied in the same way as the natural world because
- A. We cannot collect empirical data about social life
- B. Sociologists are not rational or critical enough in their approach
- C. It is difficult for sociologists to gain access to a research laboratory
- D. Human behavior is meaningful and varied between individuals and cultures
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Social sciences differ due to human behavior's interpretive and diverse nature (Weber).
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The theorist who believes in moral reasoning is
- A. Sigmund Freud
- B. Lawrence Kohlberg
- C. Abraham Maslow
- D. Erik Erikson
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Lawrence Kohlberg's stages of moral reasoning build on cognitive development.
The psychological test that measures the unconscious mind is
- A. Rorschach
- B. MMPI
- C. WAIS
- D. All of these
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Rorschach inkblot test probes unconscious thoughts via interpretation.
believes that human behavior is learned.
- A. Bruner
- B. Skinner
- C. Piaget
- D. Bandura
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Albert Bandura's social learning theory posits that behavior is learned through observation and imitation.
Which of these is not a pitfall of Ecosystems Theory?
- A. May value the status quo and avoid any real change to avoid disruptions within the family or to ensure stability
- B. Existing circumstances may be accepted as givens. The focus may be to make adjustments within those limits, instead of challenging the limits.
- C. One must master many interventive skills to address issues at all system levels which is not realistic.
- D. There is an inattention to power differences in family and in the community regarding interpretations
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Attention to power differences is a strength, not a pitfall, of ecosystems theory.
A statement whose validity is tested on the basis of a sample is called:
- A. Null Hypothesis
- B. Statistical Hypothesis
- C. Simple Hypothesis
- D. Composite Hypothesis
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A statistical hypothesis is tested using sample data to infer population parameters.