Thinking Sociologically
To be absolutely free of bias in research is called ____.
value neutrality
Structural Functionalist (Consensus Paradigm)
Emile Durkheim
A variable that is the subject of a research project that is hypothesized to be influenced by other more variables.
dependent variable
A category of people the same age
Age Cohort
When society's expectations and rules become part of an individual's personality.
internalization
_______ refers to the ability of individuals to actively shape social life by adapting to, negotiating with, and changing social structures.
Human agency
Conflict Perspective
Karl Marx
This statement defines the expected relationship between variables, as predicted by the propositions of a theory.
Hypothesis
A relatively cohesive cultural system that varies in form and substance from the dominant culture
subculture
Culture patterns that are widespread and constantly changing
Popular culture
These are social factors that exists external to individuals such as traditions, values, laws, and religious ideology.
Social Facts
Social Cognitive Theory
Albert Bandura
Set of two or more related, empirically testable assertions or proposition—statements that describe the relationship between two or more variables. They provide explanations for a social phenomenon at the individual and social level.
Sociological Theory
The religious belief emphasizing hard work and continual striving to prove one is saved
Protestant ethic
The belief that one's own race, religion or society is the center of all and therefore superior to all.
Ethnocentrism
A special charm or appeal that causes people to feel attracted to or excited by someone (such as a politician).
Charisma
Taking the Role of the Other
George Herbert Meade
This is the process of examining prior studies to see what is known about the variables of interest, and the types of samples and measures have been previously used.
Literature Review
The arrangement of people in order of importance
Heirarchy
The technical advances in society have led to _________ such that more and more each individual only has knowlege about certain areas of material technology.
specialization
The ability to see the societal patterns that influence individuals families, groups and organizations is referred to as having a ______________.
sociological imagination
The Looking Glass Self
Charles H. Cooley
Based on the results of a study, these are the suggestions for future research or changes in policies or practices.
Implications
The scientific study of commonplace activities of daily life.
ethnomethodology
How do you measure societal norms?
Look at how behaviors that tend to occur in society.