Liam wants to investigate the human experience of love.He asks his sociology adviser whether it is possible to use social science to study something as subjective as love.What advice does Liam's adviser offer that reflects a standard sociological view?
A)Focus instead on behaviors or social patterns that relate to love,but not love itself.
B)Develop a concept that names,defines,and measures love,and then sociological research can proceed.
C)Try a psychology class instead,because phenomena such as love,despair,or joy can only be studied adequately by psychologists.
D)Focus on something more sociologically significant,such as social conflict or inequality.

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The adviser suggests that Liam should develop a measurable concept of love, which is a standard sociological approach to studying subjective experiences. This allows for the use of empirical research methods to study the social patterns and behaviors related to love.

Liam Wants to Investigate the Human Experience of Love