Sociology: Key Concepts and Thinkers

Who coined the term Sociology and in what year?

What does the Latin word "Socius" mean?

What does the Greek word "Logos" mean?

Define Sociology.

According to the sociological perspective, the self is a product of _____ interaction.

True/False: According to the sociological perspective, the self develops only with social experience.

The sociological perspective assumes that _____ life influences human behavior.

Who developed the Looking-Glass Self Theory?

Explain the core idea of the Looking-Glass Self Theory.

According to Charles Cooley, our _____ develops in response to our perception and internalization of how others perceive and evaluate us.

According to George Herbert Mead, what are the products of a person's interaction in society?

Define Role-taking according to George Herbert Mead.

_____ involves the ability to understand others' perspectives and expectations, allowing individuals to adjust their behavior and develop a sense of self.

List the three main stages in the development of the self in childhood according to George Herbert Mead.

What age range corresponds to the Preparatory Stage in Mead's theory?

A key characteristic of the Preparatory Stage is _____ without understanding.

True/False: Children in the Preparatory Stage have a strong understanding of social norms.

What age range does the Play Stage cover according to Mead?

During the _____ stage, children begin role-taking and understanding specific roles by imitating familiar people.

What key development occurs during Mead's Play Stage?

The Game Stage in Mead's theory typically begins at what age?

In the _____ stage, individuals learn to take into account multiple roles simultaneously and adhere to rules in structured activities.

What distinguishes the Game Stage from the Play Stage in Mead's theory?

According to Mead, what is the "I"?

According to Mead, what is the "Me"?

The _____ represents the subjective, active, and creative aspect of the self, while the _____ represents the socialized, objective aspect that conforms to norms.

What does Anthropology study?

Anthropologists strongly claim that _____ shapes our personal identity or self.

Define Embodiment from an anthropological perspective.

The way people experience and understand their bodies, which is intertwined with cultural practices, beliefs, and rituals, is known as _____.

Describe the concept of Individualism within the Individualism-Collectivism Model.

In the Individualism-Collectivism Model, _____ emphasizes the independent nature of human beings.

Describe the concept of Collectivism within the Individualism-Collectivism Model.

In the Individualism-Collectivism Model, _____ emphasizes that people are fundamentally connected and an integral part of society.