The Big 3
Criticisms
Comte
Research Methods
100

The perspective of sociology that focuses on structure, order, and social facts

What is structural functionalism?

100

Some claim sociological findings are these nouns which are oversimplified and fixed ideas about a group of people.

What are stereotypes?

100

Comte placed this social science as the "queen of the sciences."

What is sociology?

100

This aspect of research methods deals with the moral rightness of the research taking place.

What is ethics?

200

The perspective of sociology that focuses on the emergence of social institutions, change, and dynamics.

What is conflict perspective?

200

Some claim sociology is this term which means a shared understanding based on reasoning.

What is common sense?

200

This term coined by Comte refers to the development of knowledge.

What is the Law of 3 Stages?

200

This experiment exhibits unethical behavior in a research setting. Its focus was on total institutions and sprung from the aftermath of WWII.

What is Zimbardo's prison experiment?

300

The perspective of sociology that focuses on individual interaction and attachment of meaning.

What is symbolic interactionism?

300

This term refers to the stage of a society where big questions are answered by supernatural forces and texts. The priests and military hold power.

What is the theological stage?

400

This perspective critiques the other two main perspectives for ignoring the individual in society.

What is symbolic interactionism?

400

This term refers to the stage in which abstract forces and philosophical arguments guide a society's moral compass. Clergy and lawmakers hold authority.

What is the metaphysical stage?

500

This term refers to the positivism stage, where science and reasoning are how knowledge is gained. Scientists and industrialists hold power.

What is the scientific stage?