Society cannot be studied in the same way as the natural world because_____________?
Correct answer: B. human behavior is meaningful and varies between individuals and cultures
- A. it is difficult for sociologists to gain access to a research laboratory
- B. human behavior is meaningful and varies between individuals and cultures
- C. sociologists are not rational or critical enough in their approach
- D. we cannot collect empirical data about social lifePeople & Society
Explanation
Human conduct is shaped by meanings, intentions, and cultural contexts, so it cannot be interpreted exactly like physical phenomena. This does not prevent empirical research, but it makes social explanation more interpretive and context-dependent.
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