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What separates sociology from common sense with examples how sociological research might dispel commonly excepted views?

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Sociology is based on theories, some proven, some disproven, some still in flux. Common sense is based on experience and knowledge as it applies to the person. Common sense tells a person to not climb a ladder with every other rung cracked. Sociology seeks to find out why someone would attempt to climb a ladder with every other rung broken. Theories establish the reasons why an action may or may not occur.

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