Sociology Exam Prep Part 2: Flashcards
Socialization:
Refers to how you learn culture
4 components of culture:
Symbols, language, values, norms
Stereotypes:
Exaggerated generalizations about a category of individuals.
What shapes on expectations about the competence of others?
1) behavioral cues.
2) status characteristics
What is the name of the theory that focuses on behavioral cues of competence?
Expectation States theory
What are some of the behavior that influence our perception of competence?
Body language, posture, style of speech, tone
What is the name of the theory focuses on the traits of people that influences our perception of their competence?
Status characteristics theory
What are some status characteristics in our society?
Age, race, gender, income
How do norms got created?
Some behaviors are seen as good and others are not
What is social control?
Influence that society has over its members
3 primary mechanisms of social control?
Formal, informal, internal
What is the relationship between population size and crime?
Increasing of population
What is social disorganization?
The decline of influence of social rules
Social disorganization theorist view crime as a result of what?
Social disorganization
