Chapter 1 Notes Cards

Question 1

Study of society, social groups, social institutions, and social life

Answer 1

Society

Question 2

Experiences shape our perception of the world around us

Answer 2

Sociological Imagination

Question 3

The attempt to question the obvious and look at society critically, objectively, and with an open-mind.

Answer 3

Sociological Perspective

Question 4

Societal beliefs passed down generationally are studied by sociologists to verify their validity

Answer 4

Popular Wisdoms

Question 5

Individuals and small group dynamics
-Personal traumas
-Relationship dynamics
-Family Poverty

Answer 5

Microsociology

Question 6

Large group dynamics
-National divorce rates
-Global pandemics
-Homelessness
-Global Conflicts

Answer 6

Macrosociology

Question 7

goods/ services/Manufacture

Answer 7

Economics

Question 8

Government/ Power/ Laws

Answer 8

Political Science

Question 9

study of past events

Answer 9

History

Question 10

Study of land formation, climates, humans and the areas they live in

Answer 10

Geography

Question 11

Study of a certain culture

Answer 11

Anthropology

Question 12

Study of various issues in the mind

Answer 12

Psychology

Question 13

Advancing a discipline or science through research methods and publication

Answer 13

Pure Science

Question 14

When published research is used/applied in professional careers, such as counseling or nursing

Answer 14

Applied science