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____ is a science or study of social groups the study of forms of social groups or modes of an organization, the processes which tend to maintain or change theses forms or organizations and relationships between groups.

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Sociology

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Is systematic efforts to develop general principle about a particular subject matter, based on actual observation and stated in a form that can be tested by any competent person.

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Science

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Is the study of group behavior patterns and begins at the arrangement conference and ends at the gravesite.

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Sociology

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Is the study of individual behavior patterns and begins at the time of death and ends at ones acceptances of the death.

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Psychology

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Consists of abstract patterns (the rules, ideas, and beliefs shared by members of society) of living and dying. It’s also defined as, the unique and distinctive way of life which regulates one’s arts, laws, theories, beliefs, knowledge, morals, and all basic patterns of living.

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Culture

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____ is learning that comes from ones parents and from formal education.

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Direct Learning

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____ is learning that comes from our cultural environments by observing them.

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Indirect Learning

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Is a process beginning at birth where individuals learn social values like the thoughts and actions of their society. This is how people learn the funeral rite within their society.

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Enculturation

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Socialization

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____ is a large social grouping that shares the same geographical territory and is subject to the same political authority and dominate cultural expectations.

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Society

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What dictates what people should and should not do regarding death?

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Enculturation

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____ are small but identifiable units which have distinctive traits unique to themselves but can still be connected to the bigger culture by common traits. These are still apart of the bigger culture but have some ways and thoughts unique to themselves.

(Example: Selena is an American, but she is also a Mexican American.)

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Subcultures

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Geographical locations, religious beliefs, ethnic groups, language are some foundations for ____?

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Subculture

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Cultures and subcultures teach us how to ____ and ____ through ____,____,____,____, and ____.

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Think ... Act
Customs
Taboos
Mores
Folkways
Laws
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____ is a social behavior as dictated by the tradition of the people in that culture.

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Customs

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A must behavior that dictates that the individual must abstain (refrain) from certain acts dealing with death is the definition of____?

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Taboos

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____ can be morally binding and must be followed must behavior that are basic and import patterns of ideas and acts of people as related to treatment of the dead. If these are violated one will get a a strong reaction from society.

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Mores

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____, _____ and ____ are three examples of must behaviors.

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Taboos
Mores
Laws

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____ are behaviors which are construed as somewhat less compulsive than modes of the same society, and do not call for a strong reaction from society of violated.

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Folkways

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A must behavior not necessarily a basic or important pattern of a people (related to death) but one which is enforced by those governing; a rule or action prescribed by an authority able to enforce its will is the definition of ____?

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Laws

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The emotional idea that all cultures are equal and pertinent is known as ____?

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Culture relativism

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A few common traits that can be seen throughout the different cultures are know as ____?

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Culture universals

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One who believe that their culture is the only culture is ____.

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Ethnocentric

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All cultures have the following

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Announcement of death
Some type of care for the dead
Use a method of disposition 
All memorializing the dead
Have some type of ceremony or ritual
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An all inclusive Terri used to encompass all funerals and/or memorial service, generic term or in Ms. Jenkins language “umbrella term”

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Funeral rite

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A rite (any event performed on a solemn and prescribed manner) with the body present.

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Funeral

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A rite where the body is not present

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Memorial service

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Any event performed in a solemn and prescribed manner

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Rite

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An instrumental action dealing with death, that is also expressional and that may or may not be charged with symbolic content (for catholics, a crucifix & rosary beads) expressing, among other things, the attitudes of the participants and possible onlookers (passive participants) who may be regarded as co-beneficiaries.

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Ceremony

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Things to which socially created meaning is given

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Symbols

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Family governments are ____, ____, and _____.

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Patriarchal
Matriarchal
Egalitarian

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The father that rules the family; power is passed to the oldest son. This form of government is ____.

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Patriarchal

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The male and female have equal rights, duties, and governing powers.
This government is ____.

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Egalitarian

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The mother rules the family.

This form of government is ____.

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Matriarchal

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A household or family unit consisting of father and mother, all their children (except married daughters), their son’s wife and Childers (except married daughters.) Agriculturally based, economically self sufficient (grows own food), patriarchal form of government, have restricted mobility (usually due to duties of the farm), religious, usually begin religion by teaching children bible stories, tends to be conservative. These are examples of a ____.

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Extended “joint” family

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____ is an event which allows those who have something in common with each other to deal with one another in regard to that which they share.

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Social function

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Are organized, flexible, purposeful, group centered, time limited, response to the death of an individual that is conducted with reverence, dignity and respect is the definition of ____.

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Funeral Rite

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One family and one married to each other, their children if they exist.

Characteristics: Governmental can be patriarchal, matriarchal, or equalitarian . Total income of unit determines economic standing. Religion usually is taught at an institution. They tend to be highly mobile, will move to another area or better opportunity.

Impact of death: usually has a great impact on the structure/system due to its small size. If decedent contributed to the income of can cause economic hardships for the surviving members. Remaining spouse will be left to raise the children and maintain the household on their own. They will re-enter society as a widow or widower.

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Nuclear family

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Related to nuclear families and/or their friendships. Begins with nuclear family then develops kinship and /or friendship with other nuclear families. Developed for security, protection and help.

Impact of death: much like a nuclear family however, kinships and/or friendships become very important to family. Kinships and/or friendships offer assistance, emotional support and other needs.

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Modified extended family

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Consist of one parent may be Father or Mother and their children.

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Single parent family

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Consists of one Male or Female parent children from previous marriage of either or both parents, and children from current marriage.

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Blended family

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Rite follows a prescribed ritual or ceremony that is dictated either by religious belief or social customs.

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Traditional funeral rite

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A funeral rite that is adjusted to the needs as wants of those directly involved; one which has been altered to suit the trends of the times.

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Adaptive funeral rite

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At essence this right is devoid of religious connotation.

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Humanistic funeral rite

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____ is an event which allows those who have something in common with each other to deal with one another in regard to that which they share.

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Social function

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Are organized, flexible, purposeful, group centered, time limited, response to the death of an individual that is conducted with reverence, dignity and respect is the definition of ____.

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Funeral Rite

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One family and one married to each other, their children if they exist.

Characteristics: Governmental can be patriarchal, matriarchal, or equalitarian . Total income of unit determines economic standing. Religion usually is taught at an institution. They tend to be highly mobile, will move to another area or better opportunity.

Impact of death: usually has a great impact on the structure/system due to its small size. If decedent contributed to the income of can cause economic hardships for the surviving members. Remaining spouse will be left to raise the children and maintain the household. They will re-enter society as a widow or widower.

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Nuclear family

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Related to nuclear families and/or their friendships. Begins with nuclear family then develops kinship and /or friendship with other nuclear families. Developed for security, protection and help.

Impact of death: much like a nuclear family however, kinships and/or friendships become very important to family. Kinships and/or friendships offer assistance, emotional support and other needs.

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Modified extended family

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Consist of one parent may be Father or Mother and their children.

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Single parent family

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Consists of one Male or Female parent children from previous marriage of either or both parents, and children from current marriage.

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Blended family

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Rite follows a prescribed ritual or ceremony that is dictated either by religious belief or social customs.

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Traditional funeral rite

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A funeral rite that is adjusted to the needs as wants of those directly involved; one which has been altered to suit the trends of the times.

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Adaptive funeral rite

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At essence this right is devoid of religious connotation.

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Humanistic funeral rite

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Remains completely devoid of any form of funeral rite at the time of disposition.
Example: Direct Cremation & Direct Burial

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Immediate disposition

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____ is an event which allows those who have something in common with each other to deal with one another in regard to that which they share.

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Social function

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Are organized, flexible, purposeful, group centered, time limited, response to the death of an individual that is conducted with reverence, dignity and respect is the definition of ____.

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Funeral Rite

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One family and one married to each other, their children if they exist.

Characteristics: Governmental can be patriarchal, matriarchal, or equalitarian . Total income of unit determines economic standing. Religion usually is taught at an institution. They tend to be highly mobile, will move to another area or better opportunity.

Impact of death: usually has a great impact on the structure/system due to its small size. If decedent contributed to the income of can cause economic hardships for the surviving members. Remaining spouse will be left to raise the children am maintain the household. They will re-enter society as a widow or widower.

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Nuclear family

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Related to nuclear families and/or their friendships. Begins with nuclear family then develops kinship and /or friendship with other nuclear families. Developed for security, protection and help.

Impact of death: much like a nuclear family however, kinships and/or friendships become very important to family. Kinships and/or friendships offer assistance, emotional support and other needs.

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Modified extended family

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Consist of one parent may be Father or Mother and their children.

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Single parent family

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Consists of one Male or Female parent children from previous marriage of either or both parents, and children from current marriage.

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Blended family

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Rite follows a prescribed ritual or ceremony that is dictated either by religious belief or social customs.

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Traditional funeral rite

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A funeral rite that is adjusted to the needs as wants of those directly involved; one which has been altered to suit the trends of the times.

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Adaptive funeral rite

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At essence this right is devoid of religious connotation.

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Humanistic funeral rite

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Remains completely devoid of any form of funeral rite at the time of disposition.
Example: Direct Cremation & Direct Burial

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Immediate disposition

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Remains completely devoid of any form of funeral rite at the time of disposition.
Example: Direct Cremation & Direct Burial

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Immediate disposition

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