Sociology differs from common sense in that_______________?
Correct answer: B. its knowledge is accumulated from many different research contexts
- A. it focuses on the researchers own experiences
- B. its knowledge is accumulated from many different research contexts
- C. it makes little distinction between the way the world is and the way it ought to be
- D. it is subjective and biased
Explanation
Sociological knowledge is built cumulatively through evidence gathered in varied research settings, allowing claims to be checked beyond personal experience. Common sense often relies on limited observation, tradition, or individual assumptions.
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