German social scientist max weber stressed that

41. German social scientist Max Weber stressed that sociologists should employ
__________ (understanding or insight) to gain the ability to see the world as others
see it.
a. verstehen
b. positivism
c. social facts
d. social dynamics
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42. German sociologist Georg Simmel analyzed how social interactions vary depending on
the __________. He concluded that interaction patterns differed between a dyad and a
triad.
b Page: 16 LO: 11
43. Sociologist W.E.B. Du Bois observed that a dual heritage creates conflict for people of
color: an identity conflict of being black and American. Du Bois referred to this duality
as __________.
a Page: 17 LO: 2
44. A __________ is defined as a set of logically interrelated statements that attempts to
describe, explain, and (occasionally) predict social events.
c Page: 17 LO: 12
45. __________ perspectives are based on the assumption that society is a stable,
orderly system.
a. Functionalist
b. Conflict
c. Interactionist
d. Developmental
Answer: a Page: 18 LO: 12
46. Based on the __________ perspective, a society is composed of interrelated parts, each
of which (ideally) contributes to the overall stability of the society.
c Page: 18 LO: 12

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47. The __________ states that societies develop social structures, or institutions that persist
because they play a part in helping society survive. These institutions include the family,
education, government, religion, and the economy.
d Page: 18 LO: 12
48. From a functionalist perspective, the husband/father performs the __________ tasks,
which involve leadership and decision-making responsibilities in the home and
employment outside the home to support the family.
b Page: 18 LO: 12
49. From a functionalist perspective, the wife/mother is responsible for the __________
tasks, including housework, caring for the children, and providing emotional support for
the entire family.
a. expressive
b. instrumental
c. compatible
d. independent
Answer: a Page: 18 LO: 12