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Practice Reading: Fill in the Blanks (Dropdown) ID: #49460 History of Sociology
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Although  sociology  has  its  roots  in  the  works  of  philosophers  like  Plato,  Aristotle,  and  Confucius,  it  is  a  relatively  new  academic  discipline.  It    in  the  early  19th  century  in  response  to  the  challenges  of  modernity.  Increasing  mobility  and  technological  advances  resulted  in  the  increasing    of  people  to  cultures  and  societies  different  from  their  own.  The  impact  of  this  exposure  was  varied,  but  for  some  people,  it  included  the  breakdown  of  traditional  norms  and  customs  and    a  revised  understanding  of  how  the  world  works.  Sociologists  responded  to  these  changes  by  trying  to  understand  what  holds  social  groups  together  and  also  to  explore  possible  solutions  to  the  breakdown  of  social  solidarity.  Thinkers  of  the  Enlightenment  period  in  the  18th  century  also  helped  set  the    for  the  sociologists  who  would  follow.  This  period  was  the  first  time  in  history  that  thinkers  tried  to  provide  general  explanations  of  the  social  world.  They  were  able  to  detach  themselves,  at  least  in  principle,  from  expounding  some  existing  ideology  and  to  attempt  to  lay  down  general  principles  that  explained  social  life.

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Correct answer: emerged

Explanation: The word 'emerged' fits grammatically as it is the past tense of the verb, aligning with the context of sociology developing in the early 19th century. It indicates the beginning of sociology as a discipline, which is the intended meaning in this context.

Meaning: 'Emerged' means to come into existence or to become visible, indicating that sociology began to develop during this time.

Wrong options:

  • traversed: 'Traversed' means to travel across or through, which does not fit the context of sociology developing as a discipline.
  • survived: 'Survived' implies continuing to live or exist, which does not accurately describe the emergence of a new academic field.
  • invented: 'Invented' suggests creating something new, typically a tangible object or concept, rather than the gradual development of a discipline.
Correct answer: exposure

Explanation: The word 'exposure' is appropriate as it refers to the state of being exposed to new cultures and societies, fitting the context of increasing mobility and technological advances. It aligns with the grammatical structure of the sentence, indicating the result of these changes.

Meaning: 'Exposure' means the state of being made known to something, in this case, different cultures and societies.

Wrong options:

  • embrasure: 'Embrasure' refers to a recess or opening, which does not fit the context of cultural interaction.
  • closure: 'Closure' implies a conclusion or end, which contradicts the idea of increasing interaction with different cultures.
  • enclosure: 'Enclosure' refers to the act of enclosing something, which does not relate to the concept of cultural exposure.
Correct answer: warranted

Explanation: The word 'warranted' fits grammatically as it indicates that the revised understanding of the world is justified or supported by the changes in traditional norms. It logically follows the context of the sentence, which discusses the impact of exposure on understanding.

Meaning: 'Warranted' means justified or having a good reason, indicating that the new understanding of the world is based on the changes experienced.

Wrong options:

  • unwarranted: 'Unwarranted' means not justified or lacking reason, which contradicts the context of a revised understanding being supported.
  • transplanted: 'Transplanted' suggests moving something from one place to another, which does not fit the context of understanding.
  • implanted: 'Implanted' implies something being fixed or established firmly, which does not align with the idea of a revised understanding being justified.
Correct answer: stage

Explanation: The word 'stage' is appropriate as it refers to a phase or level in the development of sociology, fitting the context of setting a foundation for future sociologists. It aligns grammatically with the sentence structure, indicating a preparatory phase.

Meaning: 'Stage' means a particular point or period in a process of development, indicating the groundwork laid by Enlightenment thinkers for future sociologists.

Wrong options:

  • rule: 'Rule' implies a guideline or principle, which does not accurately describe the preparatory phase for sociologists.
  • standard: 'Standard' refers to a level of quality or attainment, which does not fit the context of setting a foundation for future work.
  • tone: 'Tone' refers to the general character or attitude of a piece of writing, which is not relevant to the context of sociological development.

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