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The definition of sociology
Scientific study of social structure
Auguste Comte
Advocated the scientific study of society
Verstehen
Understanding social behavior by putting yourself in the place of others
Functional integration
Independence of parts in a system
Latent functions
Unintended and unrecognized consequences of an aspect of society
Sociological imagination
Ability to see the link between society and self
Rationalization
Mind set that uses knowledge reason and planning
Symbolic interactionism
Focuses on the interaction among people
Theoretical perspective
Set of assumptions about an area of study
Manifest functions
Intended and recognized consequences of an aspect of society
Several members of a little league team begin wearing their baseball caps backward and soon the entire team is following this style. This is an example of
Group conformity
The changes caused by the Industrial Revolution, such as people moving from farms to cities, is an example of social
Dynamics
Cultural universals
cultural traits that exist in all cultures
Sapir-Whorf hypothesis
linguistic relativity
mores
norms that have moral dimensions
instincts
genetically inherited patterns of behavior
beliefs
ideas about the nature of reality
counterculture
a subculture opposed to beliefs of the dominant culture
values
broad ideas about what is good
taboo
a rule of behavior whose violation calls for punishment
ideal culture
cultural guidelines that group members claim to accept
drive
an impulse to reduce discomfort
Which of the following best describes how sociologists view human behavior
It involves both genetic and environmental factors
Shing-Ling had to show up in court and pay a fine because a police officer caught her speeding.
formal sanction.
an example of a symbol
your school colors
