Question

“The behaviour of man, like the behaviour of matter, can be objectively measured” this statement falls under:

• A. Positivist
• B. Calvinist
• C. Protestantism
• D. Behaviourism

Hint:

Positivism applies scientific methods to the study of society.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Concept:
Positivism emphasizes scientific observation, objectivity, and measurable facts in the study of society and human behaviour.

Step 1:
The statement says that human behaviour can be measured objectively like physical matter.

Step 2:
Positivism argues that social phenomena should be studied scientifically using observation and measurement.

Step 3:
Positivist thinkers believe society follows laws that can be scientifically analyzed.

Step 4:

• Calvinism and Protestantism are religious ideas.
• Behaviourism focuses on behaviour but the statement specifically reflects scientific positivism.

Step 5:
Therefore, the correct answer is Positivist. \[ \boxed{\text{(1) Positivist}} \]