Introductory Sociology CLEP Prep Practice Exam

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The social construction of reality refers to:

How society shapes our beliefs.

The social construction of reality refers to how society shapes our beliefs by influencing our understanding of what is real and what is not real. Option B is incorrect because it incorrectly contrasts "actual facts" with beliefs, without taking into account that beliefs can themselves create facts and shape our understanding of reality. Option C is incorrect because it narrows the concept of social construction to "biological and scientific facts," when in fact social constructs can encompass a wide range of beliefs, norms, and values. Option D is incorrect because it focuses on a specific factor (political ideas) rather than the larger concept of society as a whole shaping our beliefs.

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Actual facts versus beliefs.

Biological and scientific facts.

The impact of political ideas on society.

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