Sociology is defined as the:

Which of the following men coined the term positivism, and is widely considered the father of sociology?

Define C. Wright Mill’s sociological imagination.

A paradigm can be defined as:

Jeremy wrote an essay criticizing the college admissions process, arguing that heavy competition and limited educational resources make admission difficult for the average student. Which perspective would Jeremy’s argument fall under?

Which theorist claimed that people rise to their proper level in society based solely on personal merit?

Eleanor is researching the effect social media has on worldwide political awareness and revolution. Felix is examining the effect World of Warcraft has on the romantic relationships of middle-aged men in his metro area. Eleanor’s analysis is _____, while Felix’s analysis is _____.

_____ view society as a structure with interrelated parts designed to meet the biological and social needs of individuals who make up that society.

Political science teacher Mr. Jones asks his students to study how social media can influence public opinion by “following” famous activists, academics, and politicians on Twitter. While reading and exchanging each other’s Tweets, some classmates became close friends. The first is an example of the project’s ____ function, the second is an example of the project’s _____ function.

After weeks of protest in Zuccotti Park, NYC’s “Occupy Wall Street” divided into two camps: one composed of higher income protestors, and one composed of lower-income protesters. A ______ would be most interested in the relationship and nature of day-to-day exchanges between the two groups.