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in what way were george herbert mead and max weber alike in their thinking and understanding of society?
a. they both saw society as being comprised of dysfunctional groups.
b. they both studied biology as a basis of their studies.
c. they both used micro - level approaches in their studies.
d. they both acknowledged that societies were doomed to collapse.

Explanation:

George Herbert Mead was a key figure in symbolic interactionism (a micro - level approach in sociology that focuses on small - scale interactions and meanings). Max Weber also had elements of micro - analysis in his work, such as his study of social action.

• Option A: There is no basis to claim they both saw society as composed of dysfunctional groups.
• Option B: Neither of their main sociological works were based on biology.
• Option D: There is no indication that they both thought societies were doomed to collapse.

Answer:

C. They both used micro - level approaches in their studies.