Sociology: Exam 1 Material

Question 0

____ is a science or study of social groups the study of forms of social groups or modes of an organization, the processes which tend to maintain or change theses forms or organizations and relationships between groups.

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Sociology

Question 1

Is systematic efforts to develop general principle about a particular subject matter, based on actual observation and stated in a form that can be tested by any competent person.

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Science

Question 2

Is the study of group behavior patterns and begins at the arrangement conference and ends at the gravesite.

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Sociology

Question 3

Is the study of individual behavior patterns and begins at the time of death and ends at ones acceptances of the death.

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Psychology

Question 4

Consists of abstract patterns (the rules, ideas, and beliefs shared by members of society) of living and dying. It’s also defined as, the unique and distinctive way of life which regulates one’s arts, laws, theories, beliefs, knowledge, morals, and all basic patterns of living.

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Culture

Question 5

____ is learning that comes from ones parents and from formal education.

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Direct Learning

Question 6

____ is learning that comes from our cultural environments by observing them.

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Indirect Learning

Question 7

Is a process beginning at birth where individuals learn social values like the thoughts and actions of their society. This is how people learn the funeral rite within their society.

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Enculturation

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Socialization

Question 8

____ is a large social grouping that shares the same geographical territory and is subject to the same political authority and dominate cultural expectations.

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Society

Question 9

What dictates what people should and should not do regarding death?

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Enculturation

Question 10

____ are small but identifiable units which have distinctive traits unique to themselves but can still be connected to the bigger culture by common traits. These are still apart of the bigger culture but have some ways and thoughts unique to themselves.

(Example: Selena is an American, but she is also a Mexican American.)

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Subcultures

Question 11

Geographical locations, religious beliefs, ethnic groups, language are some foundations for ____?

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Subculture

Question 12

Cultures and subcultures teach us how to ____ and ____ through ____,____,____,____, and ____.

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Think ... Act
Customs
Taboos
Mores
Folkways
Laws

Question 13

____ is a social behavior as dictated by the tradition of the people in that culture.

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Customs

Question 14

A must behavior that dictates that the individual must abstain (refrain) from certain acts dealing with death is the definition of____?

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Taboos

Question 15

____ can be morally binding and must be followed must behavior that are basic and import patterns of ideas and acts of people as related to treatment of the dead. If these are violated one will get a a strong reaction from society.

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Mores

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____, _____ and ____ are three examples of must behaviors.

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Taboos
Mores
Laws

Question 17

____ are behaviors which are construed as somewhat less compulsive than modes of the same society, and do not call for a strong reaction from society of violated.

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Folkways

Question 18

A must behavior not necessarily a basic or important pattern of a people (related to death) but one which is enforced by those governing; a rule or action prescribed by an authority able to enforce its will is the definition of ____?

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Laws

Question 19

The emotional idea that all cultures are equal and pertinent is known as ____?

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Culture relativism

Question 20

A few common traits that can be seen throughout the different cultures are know as ____?

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Culture universals

Question 21

One who believe that their culture is the only culture is ____.

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Ethnocentric

Question 22

All cultures have the following

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Announcement of death
Some type of care for the dead
Use a method of disposition 
All memorializing the dead
Have some type of ceremony or ritual

Question 23

An all inclusive Terri used to encompass all funerals and/or memorial service, generic term or in Ms. Jenkins language “umbrella term”

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Funeral rite

Question 24

A rite (any event performed on a solemn and prescribed manner) with the body present.

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Funeral

Question 25

A rite where the body is not present

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Memorial service

Question 26

Any event performed in a solemn and prescribed manner

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Rite

Question 27

An instrumental action dealing with death, that is also expressional and that may or may not be charged with symbolic content (for catholics, a crucifix & rosary beads) expressing, among other things, the attitudes of the participants and possible onlookers (passive participants) who may be regarded as co-beneficiaries.

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Ceremony

Question 28

Things to which socially created meaning is given

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Symbols

Question 29

Family governments are ____, ____, and _____.

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Patriarchal Matriarchal Egalitarian

Question 31

The father that rules the family; power is passed to the oldest son. This form of government is ____.

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Patriarchal

Question 32

The male and female have equal rights, duties, and governing powers. This government is ____.

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Egalitarian

Question 33

The mother rules the family. | This form of government is ____.

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Matriarchal

Question 34

A household or family unit consisting of father and mother, all their children (except married daughters), their son's wife and Childers (except married daughters.) Agriculturally based, economically self sufficient (grows own food), patriarchal form of government, have restricted mobility (usually due to duties of the farm), religious, usually begin religion by teaching children bible stories, tends to be conservative. These are examples of a ____.

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Extended "joint" family

Question 35

____ is an event which allows those who have something in common with each other to deal with one another in regard to that which they share.

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Social function

Question 36

Are organized, flexible, purposeful, group centered, time limited, response to the death of an individual that is conducted with reverence, dignity and respect is the definition of ____.

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Funeral Rite

Question 37

One family and one married to each other, their children if they exist. Characteristics: Governmental can be patriarchal, matriarchal, or equalitarian . Total income of unit determines economic standing. Religion usually is taught at an institution. They tend to be highly mobile, will move to another area or better opportunity. Impact of death: usually has a great impact on the structure/system due to its small size. If decedent contributed to the income of can cause economic hardships for the surviving members. Remaining spouse will be left to raise the children and maintain the household on their own. They will re-enter society as a widow or widower.

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Nuclear family

Question 38

Related to nuclear families and/or their friendships. Begins with nuclear family then develops kinship and /or friendship with other nuclear families. Developed for security, protection and help. Impact of death: much like a nuclear family however, kinships and/or friendships become very important to family. Kinships and/or friendships offer assistance, emotional support and other needs.

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Modified extended family

Question 39

Consist of one parent may be Father or Mother and their children.

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Single parent family

Question 40

Consists of one Male or Female parent children from previous marriage of either or both parents, and children from current marriage.

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Blended family

Question 41

Rite follows a prescribed ritual or ceremony that is dictated either by religious belief or social customs.

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Traditional funeral rite

Question 42

A funeral rite that is adjusted to the needs as wants of those directly involved; one which has been altered to suit the trends of the times.

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Adaptive funeral rite

Question 43

At essence this right is devoid of religious connotation.

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Humanistic funeral rite

Question 44

____ is an event which allows those who have something in common with each other to deal with one another in regard to that which they share.

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Social function

Question 45

Are organized, flexible, purposeful, group centered, time limited, response to the death of an individual that is conducted with reverence, dignity and respect is the definition of ____.

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Funeral Rite

Question 46

One family and one married to each other, their children if they exist. Characteristics: Governmental can be patriarchal, matriarchal, or equalitarian . Total income of unit determines economic standing. Religion usually is taught at an institution. They tend to be highly mobile, will move to another area or better opportunity. Impact of death: usually has a great impact on the structure/system due to its small size. If decedent contributed to the income of can cause economic hardships for the surviving members. Remaining spouse will be left to raise the children and maintain the household. They will re-enter society as a widow or widower.

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Nuclear family

Question 47

Related to nuclear families and/or their friendships. Begins with nuclear family then develops kinship and /or friendship with other nuclear families. Developed for security, protection and help. Impact of death: much like a nuclear family however, kinships and/or friendships become very important to family. Kinships and/or friendships offer assistance, emotional support and other needs.

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Modified extended family

Question 48

Consist of one parent may be Father or Mother and their children.

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Single parent family

Question 49

Consists of one Male or Female parent children from previous marriage of either or both parents, and children from current marriage.

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Blended family

Question 50

Rite follows a prescribed ritual or ceremony that is dictated either by religious belief or social customs.

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Traditional funeral rite

Question 51

A funeral rite that is adjusted to the needs as wants of those directly involved; one which has been altered to suit the trends of the times.

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Adaptive funeral rite

Question 52

At essence this right is devoid of religious connotation.

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Humanistic funeral rite

Question 53

Remains completely devoid of any form of funeral rite at the time of disposition. Example: Direct Cremation & Direct Burial

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Immediate disposition

Question 54

____ is an event which allows those who have something in common with each other to deal with one another in regard to that which they share.

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Social function

Question 55

Are organized, flexible, purposeful, group centered, time limited, response to the death of an individual that is conducted with reverence, dignity and respect is the definition of ____.

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Funeral Rite

Question 56

One family and one married to each other, their children if they exist. Characteristics: Governmental can be patriarchal, matriarchal, or equalitarian . Total income of unit determines economic standing. Religion usually is taught at an institution. They tend to be highly mobile, will move to another area or better opportunity. Impact of death: usually has a great impact on the structure/system due to its small size. If decedent contributed to the income of can cause economic hardships for the surviving members. Remaining spouse will be left to raise the children am maintain the household. They will re-enter society as a widow or widower.

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Nuclear family

Question 57

Related to nuclear families and/or their friendships. Begins with nuclear family then develops kinship and /or friendship with other nuclear families. Developed for security, protection and help. Impact of death: much like a nuclear family however, kinships and/or friendships become very important to family. Kinships and/or friendships offer assistance, emotional support and other needs.

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Modified extended family

Question 58

Consist of one parent may be Father or Mother and their children.

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Single parent family

Question 59

Consists of one Male or Female parent children from previous marriage of either or both parents, and children from current marriage.

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Blended family

Question 60

Rite follows a prescribed ritual or ceremony that is dictated either by religious belief or social customs.

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Traditional funeral rite

Question 61

A funeral rite that is adjusted to the needs as wants of those directly involved; one which has been altered to suit the trends of the times.

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Adaptive funeral rite

Question 62

At essence this right is devoid of religious connotation.

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Humanistic funeral rite

Question 63

Remains completely devoid of any form of funeral rite at the time of disposition. Example: Direct Cremation & Direct Burial

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Immediate disposition

Question 64

Remains completely devoid of any form of funeral rite at the time of disposition. Example: Direct Cremation & Direct Burial

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Immediate disposition