Most of the early sociologists were interested in social reform. True False End of Question 8 Question 9. One of the defining characteristics of English-Canadian sociology is its radical nature. True False End of Question 9 Question 10. Symbolic interactionism is not considered to be a microsociological perspective. True False End of Question 10 Question 11. Providing free daycare to parents is a good example of a latent function of the educational system. True False End of Question 11 Question 12. Conflict theory is often criticized for over-emphasizing the harmony and stability that exist in society. True False End of Question 12 Question 13. An androcentric bias in research refers to the tendency to study only males and then assume that the results of these studies apply to both sexes. True False End of Question 13 Question 14. “Pure sociology” emphasizes the need for research and the development of theories. True False End of Question 14 Question 15. “Applied sociology” stresses the importance of debunking stereotypes and myths as they apply to human behaviour. True False