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Chapter 3 Cultural Conformity and Adaptation
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Sociology
10th Grade
04/23/2013

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self fulfillment
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values that include leisure,physical fitness and youthfulness
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narcissism
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extreme self-centeredness
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internalization
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the process by which a norm becomes a part of an individuals personality, thus conditioning that individual to conform to societies expectations
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sanctions
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rewards or punishments used to enforce conformity to norms
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positive sanction
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an action that rewards a particular part of behavior
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negative sanction
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a punishment or the threat of punishment used to enforce community
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formal sanction
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a reward or punishment given by a formal organization or agency such as a business, school or government
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informal sanction
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a spontaneous expression of disapproval or approval given by an individual or group
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social control
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the enforcing of norms internal or external
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ideology
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is a system of beliefs or ideas that justify the social, moral, religious, political, or economic interests held by a group or society
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social movement
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a long term consciences effort to promote or prevent social change
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technology
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the knowledge and tools that people use to manipulate their environment
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diffusion
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the process of spreading culture traits from one society to another
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reformulation
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the process of adapting borrowed culture traits
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cultural lag
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some traits change rapidly and the transformation of others may take considerable time
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personal achievement
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achievement is mastered in terms of power and wealth
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individualism
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belief that success comes through handwork as a virtue
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work
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view discipline, dedication, and hard work as a virtue
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morality
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placing high value on morality and view the world in terms of right and wrong
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humanitarianism
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the strong urge to help those who are unfortunate
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efficiency
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quickest result, possible- problem solving finding the most efficient techniques for dealign with a problem
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practicality
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logical response; practical response to the issue at hand: usefulness
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progress
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through handwork and determination the standard of living will improve
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material comfort
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the ability of science and technology will make the world a better and more comfortable place.
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equality
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to have human equality there must be equality, oppurtinyt and an equal chance of success
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democracy
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a government for the people; by the people
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freedom
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personal freedoms: religion, speech, press,, protected from direct government interface
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