DE Sociology Chapter 6 Flashcards
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The United States Government is a form of:

  • A monarchy
  • A democracy
  • An oligarchy
  • A bureaucracy (correct)
  • What does the McDonaldization of Society refer to?

    The increasing presence of the fast-food business model in common social institutions

    How can a total institution be defined?

    An organization in which participants live a controlled lifestyle and in which total resocialization occurs.

    What are reference groups?

    <p>Groups to which an individual compares himself or herself.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterizes an instrumental leader?

    <p>Is goal-oriented and largely concerned with accomplishing set tasks.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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    United States Government

    • Functions as a bureaucracy, a structured organization characterized by a hierarchical system.

    McDonaldization of Society

    • Describes the phenomenon of fast-food business models becoming increasingly integrated into various social institutions, influencing efficiency, predictability, and control.

    Total Institutions

    • Defined as organizations where individuals experience a controlled lifestyle; total resocialization occurs as participants adopt new norms and behaviors.

    Reference Groups

    • These are groups used by individuals as a benchmark for self-comparison, affecting personal attitudes and behaviors.

    Instrumental Leader

    • Focuses on goal attainment and is predominantly task-oriented, emphasizing the completion of defined objectives.

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    Test your knowledge with these flashcards covering key concepts from Chapter 6 of Sociology. Explore important terms such as bureaucracy, McDonaldization, and total institutions. Perfect for reinforcing your understanding of sociological principles and theories.

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