Sociology midterm

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