exam 1 Flashcards

1
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sociology

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science of social groups

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2
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enculturation

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method by which the social values are internalized/learned

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3
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what is the generally socially accepted response to death in the US

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death denial

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4
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customs

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social behavior as dictated by the tradition of the people

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5
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mores

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must behaviors; the basic and important patterns of ideas and acts of a people as related to treatment of the dead, which calls for a strong reaction from society if violated
- pre marital sex

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6
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taboo

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social prohibition of certain acts

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7
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folkways

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behaviors which are construed as somewhat less impulsive than more of the same society, and do not call for a strong reaction from society if violated
- not shaking someones hand

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8
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law

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rules of action prescribed by an authority able to enforce its will

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9
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subculture

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a division or smaller identifiable unit of culture having unique traits to itself

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10
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ex of a geographic subculture

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people that live in Chicago

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11
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example of ethnic subculture

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Mexicans

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12
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example of religious subculture

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amish people

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13
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what is a cultural universal

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common traits or patterns found throughout cultures, ex. Respect for the dead

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14
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ethnocentrism

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attitude that one’s own race, nation, group, or culture is superior to all others

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15
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cultural relativism

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emotional attitude that all cultures are equal and pertinent

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16
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any funeral event performed in a prescribed manner …

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funeral rite

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17
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any rite or ceremony with no body present

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memorial ceremony

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18
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the emotional response to death

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grief

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19
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at what age does a death of a parent validate on’e mortality

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midlife (35-55)

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20
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adaptive funeral rite

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funeral rite that is adjusted to the needs and wants of those directly involved

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21
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anabaptist (extra credit)

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make the decision to be baptized at some point in their life to then go into the faith

22
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humanistic

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funeral rite devoid of any religious connotation

23
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mourning

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process of adjustment following a loss

24
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bereavement

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experience of the emotion of grief

25
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study of behavior

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psychology

26
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sorrow

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Feelings of extreme sadness or anguish following a loss, specifically of a person

27
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extended family

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household or family unit consisting of the father and mother, all their children, their sons wives, and children

28
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blended family

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One male, one female, and the children from their previous marriage(s) and current children
- ex. Brady bunch

29
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modified extended family

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  • household or family not created by related nuclear families and/or friendships
  • neighbors or community
30
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a family structure where mother and father lead equally

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egalitarian

31
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Piaget thought children develop a cognitive grasp of death at what age

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9-10

32
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what age group does death not intimidate

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old people/geriatric group

33
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what is culturally accepted for death for the hmong people

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death defying

34
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what cultures are death accepting

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Mexicans - dia de los muertos

35
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the 6 components of traditional funeral

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  • embalming
  • viewing and visitations
  • funeral service
  • procession
  • committal service
  • final disposition
36
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how do we learn socialization of our death beliefs

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parents, day to day experiences, peers, and school

37
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which type of death is part of the natural order

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death of a parent

38
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which type of loss can lead to isolation from family and friends

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death of a spouse

39
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which type of death violates society order

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death of a child

40
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type of death thats leas acknowledged

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death of a sibling

41
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best way to help someone grieving from a funeral director pov

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provide resources

42
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emotions

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feelings such as happiness, anger or grief caused by brain patterns and accompanied by body changes

43
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culture

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rules, ideas, and beliefs shared by members of society of and for living and dying, which are learned directly and indirectly

44
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urbanization

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change from rural to urban in character

45
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bureaucratization

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creation of a system which governs through departments and divisions managed by sets of officials following an inflexible routine

46
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industrialization

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individual crafting of products is replaced by manufacture of good utilizing mass production techniques

47
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social stratification

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Categorization of people by money, prestige and power; a ranking of social status in groups such as upper, middle, and lower class

48
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neolocalism

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movement of families from the area in which they are born

49
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funeral

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a rite with the body present

50
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rite

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social custom, practice, or conventional act