Question 1

According to Auguste Comte, what is the main foundation of positivism in sociology?

Accepted Answer

Scientific study of social patterns based on empirical evidence

Question 2

Which of the following best describes the Law of Three Stages proposed by Comte?

Accepted Answer

Society evolves through three stages: Theological, Metaphysical, and Scientific

Question 3

During the Scientific Stage of Comte’s Law of Three Stages, society is influenced by which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Scientists such as Copernicus, Galileo, and Newton

Question 4

Which century did sociology begin in Europe, according to the study materials?

Accepted Answer

19th century

Question 5

What was a major effect of the Industrial Revolution on society, as described in the study materials?

Accepted Answer

People began working away from home

Question 6

Which of the following statements best represents Comte’s goal for sociology?

Accepted Answer

To use scientific principles to study society

Question 7

Who is considered the founder of sociology?

Accepted Answer

Auguste Comte

Question 8

Which stage in Comte’s Law of Three Stages is characterized by society being viewed as an expression of God’s will?

Accepted Answer

Theological Stage

Question 9

What is a key feature of the Metaphysical Stage in Comte’s theory?

Accepted Answer

Society is viewed as the product of human nature

Question 10

Urbanization during the rise of sociology led to which of the following social problems?

Accepted Answer

Increase in disease, crime, and homelessness

Question 11

Comte believed that society operates on laws similar to which scientific discipline?

Accepted Answer

Physics

Question 12

Which of the following best illustrates the transition from the Theological Stage to the Scientific Stage in Comte’s theory?

Accepted Answer

Society moves from religious explanations to scientific reasoning

Question 13

Which philosopher influenced the Metaphysical Stage according to Comte’s Law of Three Stages?

Accepted Answer

Locke

Question 14

Which event contributed to the rapid changes in society that led to the development of sociology?

Accepted Answer

The Enlightenment

Question 15

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the Scientific Stage in Comte’s theory?

Accepted Answer

Society viewed as an expression of God’s will

The History of Sociology: Foundations and Early Development

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