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What does the term 'socius' It is a Latin term meaning 'social human
mean in sociology? beings'.
Who is considered the founder Auguste Comte, who established the
of sociology? discipline in 1837.
What is positivism in sociology? The belief that human societies develop
according to laws similar to the natural
world.
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What are the three stages of 1. Theological stage, 2. Metaphysical stage,
societal development according 3. Scientific/Positive stage.
to Comte?
What does altruism mean? The principle of doing something for others
without expecting anything in return.
Who was Harriet Martineau? The first major woman sociologist who
translated Comte's work into English and was
active in women's rights.
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Comprehensive Sociology
Study Guide – Theories,
Social Stratification, and
Socialization
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What does the term 'socius' It is a Latin term meaning 'social human
mean in sociology? beings'.
Who is considered the founder Auguste Comte, who established the
of sociology? discipline in 1837.
What is positivism in sociology? The belief that human societies develop
according to laws similar to the natural
world.
Comprehensive Sociology Key Concepts_ Theories, Social Stratification, and Socialization.pdf 2 Comprehensive Sociology Key Concepts_ Theories, Social Stratification, and Socialization.pdf
, Comprehensive Sociology Key Concepts_ Theories, Social Stratification, and Socialization 3 of 20 2026-03-28
What are the three stages of 1. Theological stage, 2. Metaphysical stage,
societal development according 3. Scientific/Positive stage.
to Comte?
What does altruism mean? The principle of doing something for others
without expecting anything in return.
Who was Harriet Martineau? The first major woman sociologist who
translated Comte's work into English and was
active in women's rights.
Comprehensive Sociology Key Concepts_ Theories, Social Stratification, and Socialization.pdf 3 Comprehensive Sociology Key Concepts_ Theories, Social Stratification, and Socialization.pdf
