C. Wright Mills refers to the sociological imagination as:
A) a quality of mind that helps people place their personal troubles in a broader social and historical context
B) the ability to think of interesting and informative sociological research
C) the ability to imagine oneself as someone else in a different social class or position
D) a literary device using fictional accounts to reflect social realities

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C. Wright Mills defines the sociological imagination as the ability to connect personal troubles with larger public issues, and to understand that individual experiences are shaped by social and historical contexts. It involves looking beyond individual experiences to understand how societal factors impact each person's life.

C Wright Mills Refers to the Sociological Imagination As