Sociology Chapter 2 Culture X. CULTURE – THE DEFINITION A. CULTURE – SOCIETY - A CHANGING WORLD 1. Importance of Culture 2. Culture – Material and Non-material 3. Cultural Universals $. Social Institutions (Adams) B. COMPONENTS OF CULTURE 1. Symbols – anything that can represent anything else 2. Language – symbols that successfully communicate ideas 3. Values 4. Norms C. TECHNOLOGY - CULTURAL CHANGE – DIVERSITY 1. Cultural Change – Technology and Cultural Lag 2. Cultural
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Chapter One: The Sociological Perspective I. The Sociological Perspective. A. Sociology is the systematic study of human society. B. The sociological perspective (Berger‚ 1963) helps us to see general social patterns in the behavior of particular individuals (the general in the particular). C. It also encourages us to realize that society guides our thoughts and deeds — to see the strange in the familiar (Berger‚ 1963). D. Sociology also encourages us to see personal choice in social context
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EXAM 2 STUDY GUIDE SPARKS CHAPTER 8: PERSUASIVE EFFECTS OF THE MEDIA 1. What are the three dimensions of Persuasion? i. Attitude: First when you are persuaded‚ there is a change in your attitude. You feel differently about something as a result of being exposed to a message. One sure sign that a person has experienced a genuine change in attitude is when other related beliefs and attitudes surrounding the one that’s been changed also seem to be affected. ii. Behavior: in addition
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Sociology is the study of society as a whole. It is the study of a human being social life‚ groups and societies. The study is emphasizing the contexts and structures that influence a human being behaviors and actions. In other words‚ looking at our social structure things that exist outside of our control. That is something a sociologist does‚ it is someone who studies society and social behavior and they do this by examining the cultures‚ groups‚ organizations‚ social institutions‚ and processes
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CHAPTER 4—ESSENTIALS OF PLANNING MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. Planning is a. a complex and comprehensive process involving interrelated stages. b. organizing‚ implementing‚ and controlling. c. finding the best person for a job. d. communicating effectively with stakeholders. 2. Strategic plans are designed to a. implement operational plans. b. establish day-by-day procedures. c. shape the destiny of the firm. d. carrying out the functions of management. 3. The purpose of tactical planning is to a. establish
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Chapter 10 Contract Performance‚ Breach‚ and Remedies N.B.: TYPE indicates that a question is new‚ modified‚ or unchanged‚ as follows. N A question new to this edition of the Test Bank. + A question modified from the previous edition of the Test Bank. = A question included in the previous edition of the Test Bank. true/false questions 1. A material fact is a fact that a reasonable person would consider important when determining his or her course of action. answer: T PAGES: Section
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Sociology Final Study Guide Chapter 1 1. Sociology is defined as the systematic study of human society. 2. Origins a. Sociology was the result of powerful social forces. Changes in Europe were very influential on the growth of sociology. b. 3 key changes that lead to the development of sociology i. New industrial economy : Rise of factory based industrial economy 1. People started inventing new ways to farm which lead to people working far away from home for strangers. This change in the
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Challenger Expedition (Lesson 02.02)—Best resource link to use = “Account of the Voyage of the Challenger” • Besides conducting sampling of the waters on its journey‚ what were the main findings from the Challenger voyage? • What tool was used to do measure the depths of the ocean? • What are the 2 pieces of equipment used to collect bottom samples on the Challenger? • What was a newly invented piece of equipment used on the Challenger ship to get water samples called? Rocky Shore (Lesson 02
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EAR 105 extra-credit study guide. This is both a study guide and an extra credit assignment worth 10 points on your exam! Using your class notes and the book‚ please answer the following questions with words or with sketches. Use this as a study guide. Remember‚ it will count as extra credit toward your test grade. You may work in groups of 4 or less. If you do work in groups‚ all names go on ONE copy that is handed to me. You may work on separate sheets of paper‚ or answer using this document
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differences that result in the inequality based on sexual orientation Aging Changing age demographics (draw picture/explain) Activity theory Disengagement theory Effects of social security Family Social stratification to family Social conflict approach to family Popenoe vs. stacy Effects of divorce on children NOTES Soc 11/5/12 Gender/ Aging Men make more money that woman do. For every dollar a man makes a woman makes 73 cents. People say it’s okay because men work different jobs.
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