Question

7 multiple choice 2 points
who introduced the idea that meanings arise through social interactions?
herbert spencer
erving goffman
george herbert mead
ludwig gumplowicz
8 multiple choice 2 points
what is a theory in sociology?
a philosophical argument that cannot be tested
a way to explain social interactions and create a testable hypothesis
a historical account of a societys development
a law of natural science
9 multiple choice 2 points
which example aligns with the field of psychology?
studying how a community organizes its political institutions
examining the impact of stress on concentration
exploring how language has evolved over centuries
analyzing how social media influences group dynamics

Explanation:

• Question 7: George Herbert Mead is known for his work in symbolic interactionism, which posits that meanings arise through social interactions. Herbert Spencer was a social Darwinist, Erving Goffman focused on dramaturgical analysis (a form of symbolic interactionism but more about self - presentation in social settings), and Ludwig Gumplowicz was a conflict theorist.
• Question 8: A theory in sociology is a way to explain social interactions and create a testable hypothesis. It is not just a philosophical argument (as it should be testable), not a historical account (though history can inform it), and not a law of natural science (sociological theories are more context - dependent and probabilistic).
• Question 9: Examining the impact of stress on concentration is a psychological topic as it deals with mental processes (concentration) and psychological responses (to stress). Studying community political institutions is more political science or sociology, exploring language evolution is linguistics, and analyzing social media's influence on group dynamics is more social psychology or sociology.

Answer:

• Question 7: George Herbert Mead
• Question 8: A way to explain social interactions and create a testable hypothesis
• Question 9: Examining the impact of stress on concentration