1.5 - SOCIOLOGY AND COMMON SENSE KNOWLEDGE
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Practice Questions
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What is common sense knowledge?
💡 Hint: Think about how people form opinions from day-to-day life.
Why is systematic investigation important in sociology?
💡 Hint: Consider how biases can affect outcomes.
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What is the main difference between common sense knowledge and sociological understanding?
💡 Hint: Consider how you form opinions.
True or False: Sociological explanations primarily focus on individual characteristics.
💡 Hint: Think about the social structures involved.
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Challenge Problems
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How would you apply a sociological lens to analyze a current social issue, such as homelessness?
💡 Hint: Consider structural factors that contribute to social issues.
Evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of common sense reasoning in societal debates, providing examples for each.
💡 Hint: Reflect on how personal beliefs can form from societal narratives.
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