Sociology and Social Influence

What is the concept of functional integration in sociology?

The ways in which the different parts of a social system are closely related, affecting one another.

What is power in the context of sociology?

The ability of a social actor to control the actions of others.

Define culture in the context of sociology.

The shared norms, values, beliefs, knowledge, and symbols that make possible meaningful understanding of one's actions and those of others.

What is a society according to Stephens, Seach, et al?

A very large grouping of institutions typically existing within a geographical boundary called a country. Signup and view all the answers

What is a fundamental challenge in making choices, according to the text?

Limited range of options allowed by society Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of institutions in a society?

To provide what people need to meet their physical, social, and psychological needs and maintain order and the values of the culture. Signup and view all the answers

What is a necessary attitude for the study of sociology?

Being open-minded and tolerant Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of nurses studying sociology, according to the text?

To gain a clearer understanding of social relationships and influences in nursing Signup and view all the answers

What are social structures in the context of sociology?

The more or less stable patterns of people's interactions and relationships. Signup and view all the answers

How does social structure facilitate social mobility?

By providing routes for social mobility, such as in a bureaucracy where one can move up in rank. Signup and view all the answers

How does the study of sociology help nurses understand their own social world?

By giving them an understanding of their own social world Signup and view all the answers

What are micro aspects of social structure?

Statuses and roles. Signup and view all the answers

What is one way that sociology helps nurses analyze social situations?

By understanding the immediate social structure and related systems of norms, laws, customs, and collective attitudes Signup and view all the answers

What is a key aspect of sociology that helps nurses understand the health and welfare of the population?

Understanding the conditions in society that affect health and welfare Signup and view all the answers

How does sociology help nurses navigate different social situations?

By learning to function in different social situations Signup and view all the answers

What is a benefit of sociology in understanding the division of labor in healthcare?

Understanding the complex division of labor among healthcare professionals Signup and view all the answers

What led to the emergence of early sociologists in the study of society?

The decline of the church's influence and the rise of science Signup and view all the answers

What was Herbert Spencer's view of society?

Society as an organism, with institutions performing specific functions for its well-being Signup and view all the answers

What is Emile Durkheim's most well-known empirical study?

Suicide Signup and view all the answers

What is the core idea of functionalist theory?

Society as a complex system of interdependent parts, striving toward balance and harmony Signup and view all the answers

What are the consequences of a change in one institution on the others, according to functionalist theory?

A ripple effect, affecting multiple institutions Signup and view all the answers

Who are the three major founding fathers of sociology?

Emile Durkheim, Karl Marx, and Max Weber Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of institutions in functionalist theory?

Fulfilling important functions for the survival of society Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of Durkheim's work in the development of sociology?

Moving sociology fully into the realm of an empirical science Signup and view all the answers

What is the key difference between ascribed and achieved statuses in sociology?

Ascribed statuses are matters about which people have little or no choice, whereas achieved statuses are acquired by direct and deliberate action and reflect personal ability and effort. Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe the culturally defined rights and duties associated with a particular status?

Role Signup and view all the answers

What is the concept that refers to the multiple roles attached to a single status?

Role set Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe the actual behavior of a person occupying a status?

Role performance Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of an achieved status mentioned in the text?

Being a Sociology student, a thief or a computer programmer Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of Robert Merton's concept of role set in sociology?

It recognizes that individuals occupy multiple roles simultaneously, and that these roles can be conflicting or complementary. Signup and view all the answers

How does the text illustrate the concept of role set using the example of a female professor?

The text shows how she occupies multiple roles simultaneously, including wife, mother, professor, and colleague, each with its own set of responsibilities and expectations. Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between a status and its corresponding role in sociology?

A status carries with it a set of culturally defined rights and duties, which is called a role. Signup and view all the answers

What are the two weaknesses of the symbolic interaction perspective?

Ignoring the influence of larger social structures and overlooking the effects of culture, class, gender, and race. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary distinction between manifest and latent functions in the functionalist perspective?

Manifest functions are intended and recognized consequences, while latent functions are unintended and unrecognized consequences. Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of anomie in the conflict theory perspective?

Anomie refers to the lack of social or ethical standards in an individual or group. Signup and view all the answers

How does the symbolic interaction perspective view society?

As socially constructed by everyday encounters between people. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of the functionalist perspective?

The maintenance of social cohesion and the functioning of society as a whole system. Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of dominance in the conflict theory perspective?

It refers to the imposition of power by one group over another. Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of symbols in the symbolic interaction perspective?

Symbols convey meaning and shape social interactions. Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the concept of alienation in the conflict theory perspective?

It refers to the feeling of powerlessness and disconnection from society. Signup and view all the answers