Flashcards in behavioral science chapter 1 Deck (23)
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A statement of how and why specific facts are related
Theory
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A basic image of society that guides thinking and research
Theoretical approach
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A framework for building theory that sees society as a complex system whose parts work together to promote solidarity and stability
Structural functional approach
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Any relatively stable pattern of social behavior
Social structure
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The consequences of any social pattern for the operation of society as a whole
Social functions
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The recognized and intended consequences of any social pattern
Manifest functions
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The unrecognized and unintended consequences of any social pattern
Latent functions
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Any social pattern that may disrupt the operation of society
Social dysfunction
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A framework for building theory. That sees society as an arena of inequality that generates conflict and change
Social conflict approach
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A point of view that focuses on inequality and conflict between women and men
Gender conflict approach
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Support of social equality for women and men
Feminism
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A point of view that focuses on inequality and conflict between people of different racial and ethnic categories
Race conflict approach
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A broad focus on social structures that shape society as a whole
Macro level orientation
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A close up focus on social interaction in specific situations
Micro level orientation
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A framework for building theory that sees society as the product of the everyday interactions of individuals
Symbolic interaction approach
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The systematic study of human society
Sociology
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The special point of view of sociology that sees general patterns of society in the lives of particular people
Sociological perspective
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The study of the larger world and our society's place in it
Global perspective
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Nations with the highest overall standards of living
High income countries
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Nations with a standard of living about average for the world as a whole
Middle income countries
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Nations with a low standard of living in which most people are poor
Low income countries
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A way of understanding based on science
Positivism
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