Chapter 1 Flashcards

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The disciplines that study human social behavior or institutions and functions of human society in a scientific manner

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Social sciences

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The social science that studies human society and social behaviors

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Sociology

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How people relate to one another and influence each other’s behavior

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Social interactions

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Observable facts or events that involve human society

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Social phenomena

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Theoretically explaining how society influences people

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Sociological perspective

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The ability to see the connection between the larger world and your personal life

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Sociological imagination

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The comparative study of the past and present cultures

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Anthropology

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Social sciences that deal with the behavior and thinking organisms

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Psychology

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THe study of how social environment effects individuals behavior and personality

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Social psychology

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The study of the choices people make in an effort to satisfy their needs and wants.

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Economics

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The branch of knowledge that deals with systems of government.

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Political science

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The study of past events

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History

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