Main Sociological Perspectives (AQA A-Level Sociology): Quizzes
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Which sociologist coined the term 'sociology'?
Which sociologist coined the term 'sociology'?
Auguste Comte
What is the primary aim of positivist researchers?
What is the primary aim of positivist researchers?
Collect empirical, measurable evidence
At what level does positivism operate?
At what level does positivism operate?
Macro level
Who introduced the concept of 'verstehen' in sociology?
Who introduced the concept of 'verstehen' in sociology?
Max Weber
What does interpretivism emphasise about human behaviour?
What does interpretivism emphasise about human behaviour?
Agency & meaningful choices
How do positivists view human behaviour compared to interpretivists?
How do positivists view human behaviour compared to interpretivists?
Determined by external social forces
Which perspective represents a middle-ground between positivism and interpretivism?
Which perspective represents a middle-ground between positivism and interpretivism?
Realism
What is triangulation in sociological research?
What is triangulation in sociological research?
Using multiple research methods
Who developed structuration theory in 1976?
Who developed structuration theory in 1976?
Anthony Giddens
According to structuration theory, how do structures affect human action?
According to structuration theory, how do structures affect human action?
Enable & constrain it
What is Karl Popper's principle of falsification?
What is Karl Popper's principle of falsification?
Theories must be capable of being wrong
What characterises contemporary sociology?
What characterises contemporary sociology?
Methodological pluralism