The patterned interaction of people in social relationships; the pattern of social relationships within a group

A view that looks at the behavior of groups, not individuals

The ability to see the link between society and self

The study of social stability and order

The study of social change

The approach that focuses on the interactions among people based on their mutually understood symbols

The approach emphasizing the role of conflict, competition, and constraint within a society.

Behavior that matches group expectations

The ongoing struggle between the bourgeoisie and the proletariat classes

Negative consequences of an aspect of society

Approach that emphasizes the contributions made by each part of society

An action that produces an intended and recognized result

An action that produces an unintended and unrecognized result

Social dependency based on a widespread consensus of values and beliefs and dependence on tradition and family.

Social independency based on a high degree of specialization of roles

The belief that knowledge should be derived from scientific observation

A set of assumptions about an area of study accepted as true

The mindset emphasizing knowledge, reason, and planning

Understanding social behavior by putting yourself in the place of others