Definitions—Introduction Test Flashcards
Physical Anthropology (2)
Investigation of human evolution, human biology and other primates.
How we differ from other species
Cultural anthropology (2)
Investigation of origin, developments, functioning of human cultures.
Way of living learned and shared over time
Psychology (1)
Why and how humans act as they do focus unique to individual.
Sociology (2)
Studies how groups/societies shape individuals
How we are influenced
Social change (1)
Transformations in beliefs, behaviours, practices and social structures
Social trends (1)
Large scale changes of patterns or populations studied by demographic
Social challenges (2)
Obstacles/difficulties faced by individuals/groups in societies
How to over come and adapt
Micro sociology (1)
Study if small groups/individuals in society
Cognitive consistency (2)
Tendency of individuals to seek out stimuli that’s consistent with beliefs/attitudes
limiting exposure to those that are inconsistent
Cognitive consistency example
Giving in to peer pressure to avoid conflict
Cognitive dissonance (1)
State of having inconsistent thoughts beliefs and attitudes
Example of cognitive dissonance
Buying item you can’t afford, so if you need to justify your purchase
Macro sociology (1)
Sociological approach that analyzes social systems on a large scale
Social paradigm shift (1)
New set of ideals, beliefs, and values become strong enough to affect change in reality
Example of social paradigm shift
Recycling — people were resistant to the idea at first but now people get mad if you don’t
