Theories Flashcards

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Systems Theory

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a set of different parts that work together and influence one another in a relatively stable way over time.

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Symbolic Interactionism

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The theory is about how people understand each other’s actions and how they react to them.

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Conflict Theory (sociology)

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When a group is in competition for their needs they will explode weaker people.

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Functionalism

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Explains how a society is organized to perform its functions in social institutions.

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Social Exchange

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Shows how external social factors influence how individuals interact in relationships.

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