Separation of powers

INTRODUCTORY SOCIOLOGY — CHAPTERS 1–5 The Study Guide Key concepts, theories, and methods for mastering the social world Ch. 1 — Sociology Ch. 2 — Research Ch. 3 — Culture Ch. 4 — Socialization Ch. 5 — Groups 01 CHAPTER ONE Sociology and the Real World What Is Sociology? Sociology is the systematic, scientific study of human society, social relationships, and social institutions. It examines how group membership and social forces shape individual behavior, beliefs, and life chances — using the sociological imagination (C. Wright Mills) to connect personal troubles to larger historical and structural forces. Micro vs. Macro Sociology micro Microsociology Focuses on small-scale, face-to-face interactions: how individuals communicate, negotiate meaning, and create social reality in everyday situations. Example: a conversation between two people. macro Macrosociology Focuses on large-scale social structures, institutions, and broad patterns across societies. Example: how capitalism shapes inequality across a nation. Major Theoretical Perspectives Structural Functionalism Society is a system of interrelated parts (institutions) that each serve a function to maintain stability and order. Dysfunction disrupts equilibrium. Key figures: Durkheim, Parsons. Conflict Theory Society is characterized by competition and inequality. Those with power exploit those without; social change comes through struggle. Key figure: Marx. Weberian Theory Emphasizes the role of ideas, culture, and meaning (not just economics) in shaping social life. Introduces stratification by class, status, and party; the concept of rationalization and bureaucracy. Key figure: Weber. Symbolic Interactionism People act based on the meanings they attach to objects and others, meanings that arise through social interaction and are maintained through interpretation. Key figures: Mead, Blumer. micro Postmodernism Rejects grand narratives and universal truths; argues that reality is socially constructed, knowledge is fragmented, and power shapes what counts as truth. Skeptical of science's neutrality. Key figures: Foucault, Baudrillard. Midrange Theory Seeks to build limited, testable theories about specific phenomena rather than sweeping explanations of all of society. Bridges abstract theory and empirical research. Key figure: Merton. 02 CHAPTER TWO Studying Social Life: Research Methods Quantitative vs. Qualitative Research Quantitative Uses numerical data and statistical analysis to test hypotheses and identify patterns across large samples. Examples: surveys with Likert scales, census data, experiments with control/treatment groups. Qualitative Generates rich, descriptive, non-numerical data to understand meaning, experience, and context in depth. Examples: ethnography, in-depth interviews, focus groups, content analysis of texts. Steps of the Scientific Method Identify a research problem or question Review existing literature on the topic Formulate a hypothesis (a testable prediction) Design a research methodology and collect data Analyze the data Draw conclusions and report findings (inviting replication) Six Research Methods — Strengths & Weaknesses Method Description Strengths Weaknesses Ethnography / Participant Observation Researcher immerses in a social setting to observe behavior firsthand Deep insight; captures context; reveals hidden norms Time-intensive; small scale; researcher bias; ethical issues of access Interviews Structured, semi-structured, or unstructured conversations to gather in-depth perspectives Rich qualitative detail; flexible; clarification possible Interviewer effect; social desirability bias; hard to generalize Surveys Standardized questionnaires administered to large samples Efficient; large-scale; quantifiable; cheap Superficial; question wording bias; low response rates; can't capture complexity Existing Sources Analysis of historical records, official statistics, media, documents, or prior studies Non-reactive; access to historical data; cost-effective Data may be incomplete, biased, or collected for other purposes Experiments Manipulates an independent variable in controlled conditions to measure effects Establishes causality; controls for confounds; replicable Artificial setting; ethical constraints; demand characteristics; limited scope Social Network Analysis Maps and measures relationships and information flows among individuals or groups Reveals structural patterns invisible in individual-level data; visual and quantitative Data collection is complex; boundary specification problems; privacy concerns Pitfalls & Ethical Issues Validity & Reliability: Ensuring a study measures what it claims to and produces consistent results Sampling Bias: Non-representative samples skew findings Researcher Bias: Personal values and assumptions can distort data collection and interpretation Informed Consent: Participants must voluntarily agree based on full knowledge of the study Confidentiality & Anonymity: Protecting the identities and privacy of participants Harm Prevention: Research must not expose participants to physical, psychological, or social harm Deception: Deceiving subjects (e.g., Milgram) raises serious ethical concerns even when scientifically useful 03 CHAPTER THREE Culture Defining Culture Culture is the totality of shared beliefs, values, norms, symbols, language, material objects, and practices that members of a society learn and transmit across generations. Ethnocentrism Judging another culture by the standards of one's own, viewing one's culture as superior. Can lead to misunderstanding and discrimination. Cultural Relativism Understanding a culture on its own terms, without imposing outside judgments. Promotes open-minded cross-cultural comparison. Components of Culture Symbols: Anything that carries shared meaning (flags, words, gestures) Language: The primary vehicle for transmitting culture; shapes perception (Sapir-Whorf hypothesis) Values: Broad, shared standards of what is good, desirable, or important Norms: Specific rules of behavior — folkways (informal), mores (moral norms), and laws (formalized) Material Culture: Physical objects created and used by a society (tools, buildings, clothing) Non-material Culture: Intangible elements — beliefs, values, ideas, customs Subcultures & Countercultures in the U.S. A subculture shares the dominant culture's overall values but maintains distinct norms or practices. A counterculture actively opposes or rejects core values of the dominant culture. Subcultures: LGBTQ+ communities Amish communities Hip-hop culture Gamer culture College Greek life Countercultures: 1960s hippie movement Militia movements Punk movement Anti-consumerism groups Processes of Cultural Change Discovery: Recognizing and understanding something previously unknown Invention: Creating new tools, ideas, or social patterns Diffusion: Spreading cultural elements from one culture to another Cultural Imperialism: Dominant cultures overpower or displace local ones (often via media or globalization) Acculturation: A minority group adopts elements of a dominant culture 04 CHAPTER FOUR Socialization, Interaction, and the Self Nature vs. Nurture Human behavior is shaped by both genetics (biological predispositions, temperament) and social environment (culture, interaction, learning). Sociologists emphasize that even traits with biological bases are expressed and interpreted through social contexts. Studies of feral children and cases of extreme isolation demonstrate that human potential requires social interaction to develop. Socialization & Social Isolation Socialization is the lifelong process by which individuals learn the norms, values, behaviors, and social skills appropriate to their society. Cases of social isolation (e.g., children raised in severely deprived environments) show that without social contact, children fail to develop language, emotional regulation, and basic cognitive skills — demonstrating that the "self" is fundamentally social in origin. Theories of the Self Cooley — "Looking-Glass Self" We develop our self-concept by imagining how others perceive us, then internalizing those imagined judgments. The self is a reflection of social feedback. Mead — "I" and "Me" The self has two parts: the spontaneous I and the socialized Me. Through play and games, children learn to take on the role of others and internalize the "generalized other" (society's expectations). Goffman — Dramaturgical Model Social life is like a theatrical performance. We manage impressions in "front stage" behavior and relax norms "backstage." The self is a performance, not a fixed essence. Agents of Socialization Family: The primary agent; instills foundational values, language, and identity from birth Schools: Teach not only academic skills but the "hidden curriculum" — punctuality, obedience, competition Peer Groups: Increasingly important in adolescence; shape attitudes, norms, and sense of belonging outside family Media: Pervasive shaper of cultural norms, gender roles, beauty standards, and political attitudes Statuses, Roles, and Role Conflict Ascribed status: Assigned at birth, involuntary (race, sex, birth order) Achieved status: Earned through effort or choice (occupation, education) Master status: One status that overrides all others (e.g., felon, celebrity) Role conflict: Occurs when incompatible demands arise from two different statuses (e.g., parent vs. employee) Role strain: Tension within a single role when its demands are contradictory (e.g., a manager who must be both friend and disciplinarian) 05 CHAPTER FIVE Separate and Together: Life in Groups Primary vs. Secondary Groups Primary Groups Small, intimate, emotionally close groups with enduring relationships. Members value the relationship for its own sake. Examples: family, close friends, a tight-knit sports team. Secondary Groups Larger, more impersonal, and goal-oriented. Relationships are instrumental. Examples: a workplace, a university class, a professional association. Group Size, Cohesion, Prejudice & Discrimination Dyads (2 people): Most intimate but fragile — collapses if one leaves Triads (3 people): More stable; coalitions can form; a third party can mediate or divide Larger groups: Greater stability but less intimacy; formalization of rules becomes necessary Cohesion: High cohesion strengthens commitment and performance but can lead to groupthink In-groups & Out-groups: Defining "us" vs. "them" fuels prejudice (negative attitudes) and discrimination (unequal treatment) against out-group members Social Influence & Conformity — Three Classic Experiments Asch Conformity Studies (1950s) Participants gave obviously wrong answers on a line-comparison task when confederates unanimously did so first — showing powerful pressure to conform even when the correct answer was clear. Milgram Obedience Studies (1960s) Participants administered what they believed to be dangerous electric shocks on an authority figure's orders — revealing alarming levels of obedience to legitimate authority. Zimbardo Stanford Prison Experiment (1971) College students assigned roles of "guard" or "prisoner" quickly conformed to those roles so intensely the study had to be stopped — illustrating how situational context shapes behavior. Group Composition & Leadership Diversity: Diverse groups tend to produce more creative solutions but can experience more conflict initially Leadership styles: Authoritarian (top-down, efficient in crisis); Democratic (collaborative, higher satisfaction); Laissez-faire (minimal direction, works with highly self-motivated groups) Instrumental leaders focus on task completion; expressive leaders maintain group morale and cohesion Bureaucracy & McDonaldization Bureaucracy (Weber) is a formal organization characterized by a clear hierarchy of authority, written rules and procedures, specialization of labor, and impersonality. It is the dominant organizational form of modern society. McDonaldization (Ritzer) extends Weber's rationalization thesis: modern society increasingly organizes social life around four principles modeled on fast food — efficiency (the optimal method), calculability (emphasis on quantity over quality), predictability (standardized outcomes), and control (substituting technology for human judgment). The irony: the rational system produces irrational outcomes (e.g., dehumanization, loss of creativity, homogenization of culture)

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Vocabulary Notes wages Core Image: 働いて得るお金 Synonyms: salary, pay Antonyms: volunteer work Example 1: The company increased wages this year. Example 2: Many workers are asking for higher wages. throughout Core Image: 最初から最後まで全体に広がる Synonyms: all over, across Antonyms: partially Example 1: It rained throughout the day. Example 2: English is spoken throughout Canada. pair up Core Image: 2人・2つを組にする Synonyms: team up, match Antonyms: separate Example 1: We paired up for the project. Example 2: The teacher asked us to pair up. disabled Core Image: 機能・能力が使えない状態 Synonyms: impaired, handicapped Antonyms: able-bodied Example 1: The elevator is disabled right now. Example 2: The city improved access for disabled people. harness Core Image: 力やエネルギーを利用する Synonyms: use, utilize Antonyms: waste Example 1: We must harness solar energy. Example 2: She learned how to harness her emotions. gear Core Image: 目的に合わせた道具・装備 Synonyms: equipment, tools Antonyms: lack Example 1: I need new camping gear. Example 2: His camera gear is expensive. above Core Image: 基準より上 Synonyms: over, higher than Antonyms: below Example 1: The plane flew above the clouds. Example 2: Temperatures are above average today. below Core Image: 基準より下 Synonyms: under, beneath Antonyms: above Example 1: The village is below the mountain. Example 2: His score was below average. vertical Core Image: 縦方向 Synonyms: upright Antonyms: horizontal Example 1: The line is vertical. Example 2: Vertical videos are common now. horizontal Core Image: 横方向 Synonyms: flat Antonyms: vertical Example 1: Draw a horizontal line. Example 2: The building has horizontal windows. ingredient Core Image: 料理や物事を作る材料 Synonyms: component, element Antonyms: whole Example 1: Sugar is an important ingredient. Example 2: Trust is a key ingredient for success. take (someone) by surprise Core Image: 予想外で驚かせる Synonyms: shock, astonish Antonyms: expect Example 1: The news took me by surprise. Example 2: Her sudden visit took us by surprise. uneventful Core Image: 特に何も起こらない Synonyms: quiet, boring Antonyms: exciting Example 1: The flight was uneventful. Example 2: I had an uneventful weekend. viewer Core Image: 見る人 Synonyms: audience, watcher Antonyms: performer Example 1: The show attracted many viewers. Example 2: Viewers loved the final episode. anxious Core Image: 不安で落ち着かない Synonyms: worried, nervous Antonyms: calm Example 1: I feel anxious about the exam. Example 2: She was anxious to hear the results. journey Core Image: ある程度長い旅・過程 Synonyms: trip, voyage Antonyms: stay Example 1: Our journey to Banff was amazing. Example 2: Learning English is a long journey. murder Core Image: 意図的に人を殺すこと Synonyms: kill, homicide Antonyms: save Example 1: The police investigated the murder. Example 2: He was arrested for murder. scenery Core Image: 景色全体 Synonyms: landscape, view Antonyms: ugliness Example 1: The scenery in Vancouver is beautiful. Example 2: We enjoyed the mountain scenery. flirting Core Image: 好意をほのめかして距離を縮める Synonyms: teasing, chatting up Antonyms: ignoring Example 1: He was flirting with her at the party. Example 2: She enjoys flirting for fun. Lapland Core Image: 北欧の雪とオーロラで有名な地域 Synonyms: Arctic region Antonyms: tropics Example 1: Lapland is famous for Santa Claus. Example 2: Many tourists visit Lapland in winter. present Core Image: 目の前に存在する Synonyms: current, existing Antonyms: absent Example 1: All students were present today. Example 2: The present situation is difficult. literally Core Image: 文字通り・本当に Synonyms: actually, truly Antonyms: figuratively Example 1: I was literally shocked. Example 2: He literally ran five kilometers. argue Core Image: 意見をぶつけ合う Synonyms: debate, dispute Antonyms: agree Example 1: They argued about money. Example 2: I don't want to argue with you. register Core Image: 公式に記録・登録する Synonyms: sign up, record Antonyms: withdraw Example 1: I registered for the course. Example 2: Please register your account online. abduction Core Image: 連れ去ること Synonyms: kidnapping Antonyms: release Example 1: The movie was about an alien abduction. Example 2: Police are investigating the abduction. stubborn Core Image: 自分の考えを曲げない Synonyms: persistent, hard-headed Antonyms: flexible Example 1: He is too stubborn to apologize. Example 2: My dog is stubborn sometimes. associate Core Image: 結びつける・関連づける Synonyms: connect, link Antonyms: separate Example 1: People associate Canada with nature. Example 2: I associate this song with my childhood

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🧠 CH 9: Intelligence & Neuropsych Testing Q: What does Spearman’s theory of intelligence propose? A: A general intelligence factor called g underlies all cognitive abilities. Q: What did Thurstone contribute to intelligence theory? A: Proposed multiple primary mental abilities instead of one general intelligence. Q: What is fluid intelligence? A: Problem-solving and reasoning in new situations. Q: What is crystallized intelligence? A: Learned knowledge and experience-based skills. Q: Who developed the Wechsler intelligence tests? A: David Wechsler. Q: What are the 3 Wechsler scales? A: WAIS (adults), WISC (children), WPPSI (preschool). Q: What are the 4 WAIS index scores? A: Verbal Comprehension, Perceptual Reasoning, Working Memory, Processing Speed. Q: What is the Stanford-Binet test used for? A: Measuring general intelligence (IQ), especially in children. Q: What is neuropsychological testing used for? A: Assessing brain functioning (injury, dementia, learning disorders, etc.). Q: Name two major neuropsych batteries. A: Halstead-Reitan, Luria-Nebraska. ⸻ 🧠 CH 10: Personality Assessment Q: What is multimethod assessment? A: Using multiple types of assessment (tests, interviews, observation). Q: What is the MMPI-2? A: A true/false personality test measuring psychopathology. Q: What are MMPI validity scales used for? A: Detecting inconsistent answers, exaggeration, or faking. Q: What is malingering? A: Faking or exaggerating symptoms for external gain. Q: What is empirical criterion keying? A: MMPI method of selecting test items based on real group differences. Q: What is the MCMI-IV? A: Personality inventory based on Millon’s theory of personality disorders. Q: What is the Big Five model? A: Openness, Conscientiousness, Extraversion, Agreeableness, Neuroticism. Q: What is the Beck Depression Inventory? A: Self-report measure of depression severity. Q: What is the Rorschach test? A: Inkblot test used to assess personality and unconscious processes. Q: What is the TAT? A: Storytelling test using ambiguous pictures. Q: What is behavioral assessment? A: Direct measurement of behavior through observation or recording. ⸻ 🧠 CH 15: Cognitive Therapy Q: Who developed CBT? A: Aaron Beck. Q: Who developed REBT? A: Albert Ellis. Q: What are automatic thoughts? A: Immediate, involuntary thoughts that affect emotions. Q: What is the cognitive triad? A: Negative views of self, world, and future. Q: What are cognitive distortions? A: Irrational thinking patterns (e.g., catastrophizing). Q: What is the goal of cognitive therapy? A: Change maladaptive thoughts to improve emotions/behavior. Q: What is the ABCDE model? A: Activating event → Beliefs → Consequences → Disputation → Effect. Q: What is mindfulness? A: Nonjudgmental awareness of thoughts and feelings. Q: What is ACT? A: Therapy focusing on acceptance and values-based action. Q: What is DBT used for? A: Emotion regulation and distress tolerance skills. ⸻ 🧠 CH 16: Group & Family Therapy Q: What did Yalom emphasize in group therapy? A: Interpersonal learning and universality. Q: What is universality? A: Realizing others share similar struggles. Q: What is group cohesiveness? A: Sense of belonging within the group. Q: What are the stages of group therapy? A: Initial, transition, working stage. Q: What is the main idea of family therapy? A: The system is the problem, not the individual. Q: What is circular causality? A: Each person influences others in a cycle. Q: What is an identified patient? A: The family member labeled as “the problem.” Q: What are boundaries in family systems? A: Rules defining closeness or separation (enmeshed vs disengaged). Q: What is a triangle in family therapy? A: When tension between two people involves a third person. ⸻ 🧠 CH 17: Child & Adolescent Psych Q: What are externalizing disorders? A: Outward behaviors (aggression, ADHD, conduct problems). Q: What are internalizing disorders? A: Inward distress (anxiety, depression). Q: Which are easier to detect? A: Externalizing disorders. Q: What is a developmental perspective? A: Considering age-related changes in behavior. Q: What is resilience? A: Ability to adapt despite adversity. Q: What are Grotberg’s resilience categories? A: I have, I am, I can. Q: What is play therapy? A: Therapy using play to express emotions in children. Q: What are two types of play therapy? A: Directive and nondirective. ⸻ 🧠 CH 18: Health Psychology Q: What is health psychology? A: Study of psychological factors in health and illness. Q: Who developed General Adaptation Syndrome? A: Hans Selye. Q: What are the 3 stages of GAS? A: Alarm, resistance, exhaustion. Q: What is cortisol? A: Stress hormone released by the body. Q: What is psychoneuroimmunology? A: Study of mind–brain–immune system interactions. Q: What is chronic stress linked to? A: Increased illness risk and immune suppression. Q: What is coping? A: Strategies to manage stress. Q: What is biofeedback? A: Using feedback to control physiological functions. ⸻ 🧠 CH 19: Forensic Psychology Q: What is forensic psychology? A: Application of psychology to the legal system. Q: What is competency to stand trial? A: Ability to understand legal proceedings and assist defense. Q: What is insanity defense? A: Not guilty by reason of mental illness at time of crime. Q: What is civil commitment? A: Court-ordered psychiatric hospitalization. Q: What is an expert witness? A: Psychologist who provides testimony in court. Q: What is voir dire? A: Jury selection questioning process. Q: What is malingering in forensic settings? A: Faking symptoms for legal advantage. Q: Which test is preferred in forensic assessment and why? A: MMPI-2 because validity scales detect deception. Q: Why are projective tests not preferred legally? A: Low reliability and subjective interpretation