Sociology Concepts and Definitions

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What is the ranking of individuals or groups in a hierarchy based on wealth, power, prestige, or other criteria called?

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Social Stratification

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Behavior directed toward others with a meaningful purpose or goal is known as ______.

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Social Action

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Which sociological perspective views society as a system of interconnected parts working together to maintain stability?

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Functionalism

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The unintended, often hidden consequences of social structures or activities are called ______.

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Latent Functions

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The intended and overt consequences of social structures or activities are known as:

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Manifest Functions

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A sociological perspective focusing on how people create and interpret meanings through social interactions is called ______.

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Symbolic Interactionism

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Which perspective views society as composed of groups competing for scarce resources?

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Conflict Theory

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The scientific study of human social behavior, institutions, and societies is known as:

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Sociology

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Deeply held beliefs about what is desirable or important in life are called ______.

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Values

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Social rules and expectations that guide behavior in specific situations are known as: Folkways, Mores, Norms, Taboos

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Norms