Sociology Unit 1

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the groups of memberships that people have because of their location in history and society

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social location

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an examination of large-scale patterns of society

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macro-level analysis

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the view that a sociologist's personal values or biases should not influence social research

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value free

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the application of the scientific method to the social world

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positivism

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What is a theoretical framework in which society is viewed as composed of various parts, each with a function that, when fulfilled contributes to society's equilibrium? Options: functional analysis, conflict theory, class conflict, symbolic interactionalism

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functional analysis

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the use of sociology to solve problems- from the micro level of family relationships to the macro level of crime and pollution

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applied sociology

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the degree to which people feel a part of social groups

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social integration

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Marx's term for the struggle between capitalists and workers

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class conflict

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What requires the development of theories that can be tested by research? Options: theory, science, positivism, sociology

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science

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a theoretical perspective in which society is viewed as composed of symbols that people use to establish meaning, develop their views of the world, and communicate with one another

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symbolic interactionism