SAP Exam Review Flashcards
(80 cards)
Describe Sociology
is the scientific study of human social behavior, including individuals, groups and societies
Describe Anthropology
scientific study of humans, including their origins
Describe Psychology
is the scientific study of the human mind, mental states, and human behavior
What are learned behaviors
come from values, norms, and roles
Describes values
Shared ideas and standards that a society or a specific group considered acceptable or binding
Describe norms
are expectations about how people should behave in particular contexts
Describe roles
expected behavior of a person in a particular position
What is structural functionalism
social institutions or structures are interdependent and work together to meet the needs of individuals. All institutions exist to serve a positive function in society
Who and when was Structural Functionalism created
Theorists/Founders
- Emile Durkheim
- Talcott Parsons
Founded in 1930s - 1990s
What is Conflict Theory/Neo-Marxism
Society is in a state of constant conflict. Specifically those who have economic power vs. those who do not ( wealthy vs. Poor/working class)
Who and when was Conflict Theory/Neo-Marxism created
Theorists/Founders
- Karl Marx
- C. Wright Mills
Founded in 1950s - 1990s
What is symbolic Interactionism
the individual is at the center of understanding society. An individual creates a sense of self by the reaction of others. Behavior is deeply rooted in our response and reaction to it
Who and when was symbolic interactionism created
Theorists/Founders
- Max Weber
- Charles Cooley
- George Herbert Mead
Founded in 1950s - present
What is the Feminist Theory
focus on gender inequalities in society most societies value systems that are sexist and therefore dysfunctional
Who and when was Feminist Theory created
Theorists/Founders
- Dorothy Smith
Founded in 1960s - Present
What is the Primary agent socialization
Teaching individuals the basic skills needed to survive in society
- Occurs in childhood: main influence in family
What is the Secondary agent of socialization
Teaching individuals how to act appropriately in group situations
- Occurs after childhood: influence include friendship groups, sports teams, neighbors, school, media
What are feral children
children who have been adopted by wild animals
- ex. Oxana Malaga, Kamala and amala
What are Isolated Children
Children who are raised in human households but they are severely neglected; physically,socially, and emotionally during their early years
- ex. Isabelle, Genie, Danielle, Turnip Family
What is conformity
- the process by which an individual will alter or change their thoughts, feelings and behavior to meet the expectations of group or authority figures
- individuals often feel the urge to conform in order to fit in to avoid rejection
What is the purpose of breaching social norms
to discover how many people in society might react when social norms are broken
How does a child’s popularity influences their ability to make friends.
Popularity influences their self esteem
What is Charles Cooley’s - The looking glass self theory
Social interactions as a type of “mirror” people use the judgement they receive from others to measure their own worth, values, and behavior
Why do adolescents conform
- Establishes order and structure in society
- avoids chaos and gives a sense of belonging
- better understanding of the expectations of the people around us
- non-conformers often are a punished