SOC_100_Exam_1_Study_Guide_S25

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What is the Sociological Imagination?

The ability to see the relationship between individual experiences and the larger society.

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What does Sociological Sympathy mean?

Understanding the emotional and social context of others' experiences.

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Who was Harriet Martineau?

A pioneering sociologist known for her work on social reform and the study of society.

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Who was W.E.B. Du Bois?

An American sociologist and civil rights activist who was a leader in advocating for African American rights.

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What is Emile Durkheim known for?

He is known as a founding figure in sociology and for his studies on social facts.

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What are Social Facts?

Values, norms, or social structures that exist outside of and exert control over the individual.

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What is In-Depth Interviews?

A qualitative research method that involves open-ended, exploratory questioning.

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What is Experimental Research in a Laboratory?

A method of research where variables are manipulated in a controlled environment to observe effects.

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What is Self-narrative?

A personal account that tells the story of an individual's life experiences.

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What is the Looking-Glass Self (Cooley)?

A concept where an individual's self-concept is influenced by how they believe others perceive them.

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What is Self-concept?

An individual's perception of themselves, encompassing beliefs about personality, skills, and views.

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What is Self-awareness?

The recognition of oneself as an individual, separate from the environment and other individuals.

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What are I/Me (Mead)?

Terms used by George Herbert Mead to represent the self, where 'I' is the spontaneous part and 'Me' is the societal aspect.

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What is Social learning?

The process of learning behaviors and norms through observing and interacting with others.

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What are Principles of Ethical research?

Guidelines to conduct research in a manner that is respectful and protects the welfare of participants.

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Who is David MacLean?

A scholar potentially referenced in studies related to sociological research.

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What is the difference between Quantitative and Qualitative research?

Quantitative research focuses on numerical data, while qualitative research centers on non-numerical insights.

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What is the theory of the mind?

The understanding that others have thoughts, beliefs, and intentions different from one's own.

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What is Culture in sociology?

The shared beliefs, values, and practices of a group.

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What is Social construction?

The process by which society collectively agrees on certain constructs, giving them meaning.

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What are Social Networks?

The structures of relationships and connections between individuals or groups.

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What does Culture-as-value mean?

The perspective that culture can be understood as a set of shared values.

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What does Socialization refer to?

The process by which individuals learn and internalize the norms and values of their society.

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What does Culture-as-rationale mean?

The view that culture serves as a justification for certain behaviors and beliefs.

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What is Social Network Analysis?

A method used to study the relationships and structures within social networks.

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What is Ethnocentrism?

The evaluation of other cultures according to the standards of one's own culture.

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What is Cultural relativism?

The practice of assessing a culture by its own standards rather than viewing it through the lens of another culture.

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What is Embodied culture?

The way cultural meanings are expressed through the physical body and its practices.

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What are Types of Social Constructs?

Concepts that are created and accepted by society rather than existing naturally.

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What are Cultured capacities?

Skills and knowledge that individuals develop through cultural practices.

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What is Cultural competence?

The ability to understand, communicate with, and effectively interact with people from diverse cultures.

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What is Intersectionality?

A framework for understanding how different social identities intersect and influence individual experiences.

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How do intersecting identities influence lived experiences?

They create unique experiences shaped by the combination of social categorizations such as race, class, and gender.

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How has blood been used to define groups?

Historical and social contexts where blood relations have been used to categorize or create boundaries between groups.

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Who is Kimberle Crenshaw?

A legal scholar known for her work on intersectionality and critical race theory.

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What are Controlling Images?

Stereotypes used to define and limit social identities, often perpetuated by media.

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Who is Patricia Hill Collins?

A sociologist known for her work on race, gender, and social inequality.

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What does Doing identity refer to?

The active and ongoing process of creating and maintaining social identities.

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What are Social identities?

The categories or groups individuals belong to that define their social status and roles.

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What are Status Elites?

Individuals or groups that hold a position of privilege and power within a social hierarchy.

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What is Status Prejudice?

Bias and discrimination based on an individual's social status.

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What is Content analysis?

A research method used to analyze textual, visual, or audio content systematically.

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What is Computational sociology?

The application of computational techniques to analyze social phenomena and data.

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What are Status beliefs?

Preconceived notions about how different statuses affect people's ability or value in society.

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