Question

which of the following is the correct definition of sociology? the study of human history and prehistory through the excavation of sites and analysis of artifacts a field of academic study that emphasizes the cultural meaning of a work of art rather than its aesthetic value the study of the development, structure, and function of human society the study of humans and their ancestors, in different time periods and locations, with emphasis on their adaptation to the physical environment, their culture, and their interpersonal relationships

Explanation:

Sociology focuses on human society's development, structure, and function. The first option is archaeology, the second is an art - related study, and the fourth is anthropology.

Answer:

The study of the development, structure, and function of human society