behavioral science chapter 1 Flashcards
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A basic image of society that guides thinking and research
Theoretical approach
A statement of how and why specific facts are related
Theory
A framework for building theory that sees society as a complex system whose parts work together to promote solidarity and stability
Structural functional approach
Any relatively stable pattern of social behavior
Social structure
The consequences of any social pattern for the operation of society as a whole
Social functions
The recognized and intended consequences of any social pattern
Manifest functions
The unrecognized and unintended consequences of any social pattern
Latent functions
Any social pattern that may disrupt the operation of society
Social dysfunction
A framework for building theory. That sees society as an arena of inequality that generates conflict and change
Social conflict approach
A point of view that focuses on inequality and conflict between women and men
Gender conflict approach
Support of social equality for women and men
Feminism
A point of view that focuses on inequality and conflict between people of different racial and ethnic categories
Race conflict approach
A broad focus on social structures that shape society as a whole
Macro level orientation
A close up focus on social interaction in specific situations
Micro level orientation
A framework for building theory that sees society as the product of the everyday interactions of individuals
Symbolic interaction approach
The systematic study of human society
Sociology
The special point of view of sociology that sees general patterns of society in the lives of particular people
Sociological perspective
The study of the larger world and our society’s place in it
Global perspective
Nations with the highest overall standards of living
High income countries
Nations with a standard of living about average for the world as a whole
Middle income countries
Nations with a low standard of living in which most people are poor
Low income countries
A way of understanding based on science
Positivism
A simplified description applied to every person in some category
Stereotype
