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Exam 1
social interaction
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Sociology
Undergraduate 1
10/02/2012

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Symbolic interactionism
Definition
refers to the patterns of communication, interpretation and adjustment between individuals. Both the verbal and nonverbal responses that a listener then delivers are similarly constructed in expectation of how the original speaker will react.
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conflict theory
Definition
perspectives in social science that emphasize the social, political, or material inequality of a social group,
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functionalism
Definition
a framework for building theory that sees society as a complex system whose parts work together to promote solidarity and stability
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paricipant observation
Definition
join the group during research
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class conflict
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conflict theory
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comte
Definition
1st to use the scientific method. "fathor of sociology
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social interaction
Definition
give and take
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durkheim
Definition
suicide studies
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cultural lag
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stem-cell reasearch
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ascribed status
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assigned by birth
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social darwinism
Definition
societies evolve
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sanctions
Definition
societal and political mechanisms or processes that regulate individual and group behavior
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status set
Definition
all statuses a person has
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group
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3 or more who interact regularly and have something in common
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gesellschaft
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society dominated by interpersonal relationships/ city life
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