CLEP Introductory Sociology questions with correct answers

Sociology Correct Answer-The science or discipline that studies societies, social groups, and the relationships between people. It encompasses both the formation and transformation of societies and social groups. There are two perspectives that one may bring to sociology. What are they? Correct Answer-Humanistic or scientific. Humanistic Sociological Perspective Correct Answer-Sociologists who approach this science with a humanistic approach see sociology as a means to advance human welfare. They seek self realization, the full development of a cultivated personality, or improvement of the human social condition. Scientific Sociological Perspective Correct Answer-Sociologists who approach sociology through the scientific perspective are primarily concerned with acquiring objective empirical knowledge, rather than the uses to which the knowledge will be put. Focuses on "what is" not "what should be" Sociological Imagination Correct Answer-A quality of the mind that allows us to understand the relationship between our individual circumstances and larger social forces. Auguste Comte Correct Answer-French philosopher remembered as the founder of positivism. Saw human history as 3 stages: theological, metaphysical and scientific. Founded sociology, and is known as the "Father of Sociology" The pattern of development in any science includes three steps- what are they? Correct Answer-1. Theological Stage 2. Metaphysical Stage 3. Positive Stage