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Sociology Term Quiz
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Sociology
Undergraduate 1
01/30/2012

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Scientific Method
Definition
the use of objectivity, systematic observations to test theories
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Theory
Definition
A general statement about how some parts of the world fit together and how they work; an explanation of how two or more facts are related to one another
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macro-level analysis
Definition
an examination of large-scale patterns in society
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micro-level analysis
Definition
an examination of small-scale patterns in society
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objectivity
Definition
value neutrality in research
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culture
Definition
the language, beliefs, values, norms, behaviors, and even material objects that characterize a group and are passes from one generation to the next
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ethnocentrism
Definition
the use of one's own culture as a yardstick for judging the ways of other individuals or societies, generally leading to negative evaluations of their values, norms, and behaviors
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cultural relativism
Definition
not judging a culture but trying to understand it on its own terms
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symbols
Definition
something to which people attach meanings and then use to communicate with others
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gestures
Definition
the ways in which people use their bodies to communicate with one another
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norms
Definition
what is expected of people, the expectations(or rules) intended to guide people's behaviors
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values
Definition
the standards by which people define what is desirable or undesirable, good or bad, beautiful or ugly
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sanctions
Definition
either expressions of approval given to people for upholding norms or expressions of disapproval for violating them
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ideal cultures
Definition
a people's ideal values and norms; the goals held out for them
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real culture
Definition
the norms and values that people actually follow( as opposed to ideal cultures)
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