What best defines the field of sociology?

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Has focused on examining social interactions for more than five centuries.Is the systematic study of social behavior and organizational structures.Has minimal influence on shaping public policies.Is primarily valuable when dealing with theoretical rather than practical issues.

Explanation

Option B is correct because sociology is the scientific discipline that investigates social interactions and the organization of societies. The other options are inaccurate: sociology has not been studied for over 500 years (A), it significantly impacts public policy (C), and it is applicable to both theoretical and practical matters (D).