Social Change and Its Aspects

The study of human behavior, focusing on the development of human species and cultures across the globe.

The examination of individual behavior to uncover the underlying triggers of human actions.

The study of how individuals behave in groups, analyzing the development and structures of human society.

The practice of acknowledging individuals not biologically related as kin.

A record or table tracing a person, family, or group's lineage back to their ancestors.

Refers to the daily interactions and shared residence within a family unit.

Includes all extended relatives, including those not directly known or met.

Relatives on the father's side are prioritized for emotional ties and property inheritance.

Relatives on the mother's side are considered significant for emotional ties and property inheritance.

Both sides of the family are regarded as equally important in terms of emotional ties and property inheritance.

A diagnostic tool therapists use to map emotional relationships to a specific individual, often including fictive kin.

An association between two or more things, but not necessarily proving causation.

The relationship between cause and effect; one thing directly causing another to happen.

Factors that can change or vary within an experiment.

The factor manipulated or changed by the researcher in an experiment.

The factor that is being observed or measured in response to changes in the independent variable.

An intervening variable that can make it difficult to directly link the independent and dependent variables.

A group used for comparison that does not receive the treatment or manipulation being tested.

A theory or perspective that has gained widespread acceptance and credibility in explaining a phenomenon.

A state where an individual feels a sense of isolation and disconnection from society, often leading to negative consequences.

The tendency to conform to the norms, beliefs, and behaviors of a group, even if they conflict with personal beliefs.

The act of deliberately disobeying laws or rules to promote social change, typically non-violent.

A school of thought in Anthropology that examines how social institutions meet the needs of society.

A school of thought in Anthropology that analyzes cultures based on binary opposites.

A school of thought in Anthropology that examines the relationship between material wealth, values, and economic practices within a culture.

A school of thought in Psychology that emphasizes the influence of early childhood experiences and the subconscious mind.

A school of thought in Psychology that focuses on the impact of learning and conditioning on behavior.

A school of thought in Psychology that emphasizes the role of the environment and interactions in shaping behavior.

A school of thought in Sociology that examines social structures and their functions in maintaining social order.

A school of thought in Sociology that emphasizes conflict and power struggles between social groups.

A school of thought in Sociology that analyzes how individuals create and interpret meaning through social interaction.

A school of thought in Sociology that critiques societal structures and practices that perpetuate gender inequality.

The study of human cultures and their development across the globe.

The study of individual behavior and its underlying causes.

The study of how individuals interact within groups, exploring society's structure and development.

The study of how social institutions fulfill societal needs.

The study of cultures through analyzing contrasting concepts.

The study of the relationship between material wealth, values, and economic practices in a culture.

The study of early childhood experiences and the subconscious mind's influence on behavior.

The study of how learning and conditioning impact behavior.

Recognizing the overlap between sociology, anthropology, and psychology to gain a richer understanding of human behavior.

Acting in a way that benefits others without expecting any reward, even if it brings internal satisfaction.

A belief system that individuals have a moral obligation to help others, even at the expense of their own interests.

The idea that all actions are driven by self-interest, even if they seem selfless.

The idea that altruistic behavior exists, but the motives behind it are always selfish.

The difficulty in proving or disproving a theory since it cannot be tested.

Helping others without expecting a material reward, but potentially gaining internal satisfaction.

Humans can act altruistically towards those they know or those they will never meet.

Helping others without expecting a 'return favor' in the future.

This refers to the actions and reactions of individuals, including their thoughts, feelings, and expressions within a given context.

A specific branch of learning or a body of knowledge that focuses on a specific topic or set of related topics.

A group of people who share a common set of beliefs, values, customs, and behaviors. It also includes the material objects and artifacts that are associated with that group.

A research method where the researcher immerses themselves in the culture they are studying, participating in daily activities and observing from within the community.

In sociology, game theory is a framework used to understand the strategic interactions between individuals or groups, assuming they each act rationally to maximize their outcomes.

The tendency for individuals to feel less responsible for helping in an emergency when other people are present.

Social cues are nonverbal signals or behaviors that provide information about individuals or their intentions. They can include facial expressions, body language, tone of voice, and other subtle signals.

The tendency of individuals to obey an authority figure even if it contradicts their personal beliefs or morals, potentially leading to harmful or unethical actions.

An experiment where participants were instructed to deliver electric shocks to a learner, demonstrating how readily people comply with authority figures even if it involves causing harm.

The phenomenon where people are less likely to take responsibility for their actions when they are in a group, as the responsibility is diffused among all members.

The potential for individuals in positions of power to abuse their authority, leading to negative consequences such as discrimination and violence.

The idea that exposure to aggressive or violent content in media, such as television or video games, can influence children's behavior, potentially leading to increased aggression or violence.

The Stanford Prison Experiment revealed a susceptibility to situational influence, leading to the development of potentially harmful roles and behaviors.

The Stanford Prison Experiment's ethical implications were called into question due to the potential for Zimbardo's influence as the warden to impact participant behavior.

Jane Elliott's experiment "Eye of the Storm" demonstrates how easily prejudice can be induced through assigned roles and reinforced by a system of privileges and discrimination.

Elliott's "Eye of the Storm" experiment highlights the impact of authority and power dynamics on individual behavior, suggesting that superiority can lead to prejudice and discrimination.

The Stanford Prison experiment and "Eye of the Storm" illustrate how stress can hinder individuals from reaching their full potential, showcasing the importance of a supportive environment.

Elliott's experiment demonstrates the learned nature of prejudice, emphasizing that it is not an innate trait but a learned behavior.

The Stanford Prison Experiment and "Eye of the Storm" both show that individuals can easily be influenced by situational factors and authority figures, highlighting the importance of critical thinking and independent judgment.

Both experiments demonstrate that individuals readily adopt assigned roles and behaviors, emphasizing the need to actively engage in critical reflection to challenge societal norms and harmful behaviors.