Sociology Unit 3 Flashcard

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Behavior that violates the standards of conduct or expectations of a group or society

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deviance

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attempts by society to regulate people's thoughts and behavior

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social control

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a formal event held in honor of a special occasion

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ceremony

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a repetition of or return to criminal behavior

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recidivism

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a social condition in which norms are weak, conflicting, or absent

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anomie

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theory that compliance with social norms requires strong bonds between individuals and society

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control theory

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theory that views deviance as a learned behavior transmitted through interaction with others

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cultural transmission theory

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the idea that deviance and conformity result not so much from what people do as from how others respond to those actions

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label theory

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an image of yourself based on what you believe others think of you

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Looking Glass Self

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There are only 3 weeks remaining in the course. I should make sure my grade is where I'd like it to be.

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I know!