Soc 1 - Examining Social Life Flashcards
define sociology
social science that studies human society and social behavior
define social sciences
related disciplines that study various aspects of human social behavior.
define sociological perspective
a viewing of the behavior of groups in a systematic way.
define sociological imagination
the ability to see the connection between the larger world and our personal lives.
define anthropology
comparative study of various aspects of past and present cultures.
define psychology
the science that deals with the behavior and thinking of individuals.
Define social psychology
the study of how an individual’s behavior and personality are affected by the social environment.
define economics
the study of the choices people make in an effort to satisfy their wants and needs.
define political science
the study of organization and operation of governments.
define history
the study of past events.
What are factors that may cause people to get married that aren’t personal feelings?
age, level of education, racial categories
define social phenomena
Different observable facts or events that involve human society
Why do we study sociological perspective?
to gain a clear prospective and view of ourselves and our world
Who coined the term “sociological imagination”?
C Wright Mills
What does a person try to do in sociological information?
see the connection between themselves and the larger world
