Seeing Sociology Module 1.5 Vocabulary

Question 1

The contribution a part makes to maintain the stability of an existing social order

Answer 1

Function

Question 2

Seemingly common sense views justifying the existing state of affairs

Answer 2

Ideologies

Question 3

The unanticipated disruptions to the existing social order

Answer 3

Latent Dysfunctions

Question 4

A parts unanticipated, unrecognized, and unintended effects on an existing social order

Answer 4

Latent Functions

Question 5

A part’s anticipated disruptions to an existing social order

Answer 5

Manifest Dysfunctions

Question 6

Are a part’s anticipated, recognized, or intended effects on maintaining some social order

Answer 6

Manifest Function

Question 7

The sum of existing expectations and newly negotiated ones

Answer 7

Negotiated Order

Question 8

When a person is able to observe and evaluate the self from another’s viewpoint

Answer 8

Self-Awareness

Question 9

Everyday encounters in which people communicate, interpret, and respond to each other’s words and actions

Answer 9

Social Interaction

Question 10

A conceptual framework for thinking about and explaining how human activities are organized and how people relate to one another and respond to their surroundings

Answer 10

Sociological Perspective

Question 11

Any kind of object or idea to chich people assign a name, meaning, or value

Answer 11

Symbol