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When Kevin backpacks across Europe after his high school graduation, he is surprised to find Burger Kings, H&Ms, and even Wal-Mart stores in the foreign cities. This is an example of:
When Kevin backpacks across Europe after his high school graduation, he is surprised to find Burger Kings, H&Ms, and even Wal-Mart stores in the foreign cities. This is an example of:
- A bureaucracy
- The McDonaldization of Society (correct)
- In-Group/Out-Group dynamic
- Counter-culture
Which of the following is an example of an in-group/out-group dynamic:
Which of the following is an example of an in-group/out-group dynamic:
- Chorus members of the campus's production of Hairspray practice on the first floor
- Members of sorority Delta Delta Delta advise their pledges not to socialize with rival sorority Sigma Delta Theta (correct)
- Organizations across a college campus come together at a yearly fundraiser
- The Chemistry Club advertises their organization at the local science fair
Solomon Asch concluded that one reason people conform to a group is because they believe:
Solomon Asch concluded that one reason people conform to a group is because they believe:
- The group is better informed than they are (correct)
- Dissent is a form of weakness
- They are too weak to decide for themselves
- Large groups never make mistakes
The McDonaldization of Society refers to:
The McDonaldization of Society refers to:
The United States Government is a form of:
The United States Government is a form of:
What is the difference between a primary group and a secondary group?
What is the difference between a primary group and a secondary group?
Which of the following does NOT constitute cyberbullying?
Which of the following does NOT constitute cyberbullying?
The concept 'reference groups' can be defined as:
The concept 'reference groups' can be defined as:
When Michael starts high school, he joins the basketball team. He begins to look to his teammate friends for cues on how to behave. Michael's basketball team is serving as Michael's:
When Michael starts high school, he joins the basketball team. He begins to look to his teammate friends for cues on how to behave. Michael's basketball team is serving as Michael's:
Grace works in an advertising agency. Grace's coworkers help her complete presentations, contact clients, and assist her with research. Her coworkers are serving a(n):
Grace works in an advertising agency. Grace's coworkers help her complete presentations, contact clients, and assist her with research. Her coworkers are serving a(n):
Please place the following societies in chronological order:
Please place the following societies in chronological order:
______ describes how any action that is repeated frequently becomes cast into a pattern.
______ describes how any action that is repeated frequently becomes cast into a pattern.
The Agricultural Revolution is often referred to as 'dawn of civilization' because:
The Agricultural Revolution is often referred to as 'dawn of civilization' because:
Alienation is defined by the text as:
Alienation is defined by the text as:
Which of the following is NOT one of Marx's four types of alienation?
Which of the following is NOT one of Marx's four types of alienation?
Which of the following is an example of role strain?
Which of the following is an example of role strain?
As industrialization began to boom, Durkheim believed people were more susceptible to anomie because:
As industrialization began to boom, Durkheim believed people were more susceptible to anomie because:
Functionalist Émile Durkheim viewed society as:
Functionalist Émile Durkheim viewed society as:
Durkheim defined ______ as the communal beliefs, morals, and attitudes of a society.
Durkheim defined ______ as the communal beliefs, morals, and attitudes of a society.
The concept anomie can be defined as:
The concept anomie can be defined as:
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Study Notes
McDonaldization and Society
- The McDonaldization of Society refers to the increasing presence of fast-food business models in social institutions, impacting culture and behavior.
- It illustrates how global chains, like Burger King and Wal-Mart, have become prevalent in diverse cultures.
In-group/Out-group Dynamics
- In-group/out-group dynamics are social distinctions where members of one group reject or distance themselves from another (e.g., sororities advising members against associating with rival groups).
Social Conformity
- Solomon Asch concluded that individuals often conform to groups because they perceive the group as better informed than themselves, indicating social influence on behavior.
Types of Social Groups
- Primary groups consist of small, intimate relationships (e.g., family and close friends), while secondary groups are larger and more impersonal (e.g., coworkers).
Cyberbullying
- Actions that constitute cyberbullying include sending threatening texts, posting embarrassing images, or hacking profiles, but sending letters to a home does not count.
Reference Groups
- Reference groups are those against which individuals compare themselves, influencing their behaviors, beliefs, and social norms.
Societal Changes
- The chronological order of societies is: Hunter-gatherer → Pastoral → Horticultural → Agricultural, indicating the development of human civilizations.
Habitualization
- Habitualization describes the process whereby frequent actions become normalized and form predictable patterns in society.
Agricultural Revolution
- This period marked the "dawn of civilization," resulting in established cities and increased leisure time as agriculture provided food security.
Alienation
- Alienation is the condition where individuals feel isolated from society, work, or their true selves, often seen as detrimental to social cohesion.
Marx's Types of Alienation
- Among the types of alienation identified by Marx, alienation from religion is not included, focusing instead on labor and social relationships.
Role Strain
- Role strain occurs when an individual faces conflicting demands within a single role, such as a mother balancing familial and professional duties.
Anomie in Industrialization
- Émile Durkheim argued that as societies industrialize, the weakening of collective norms leads to increased susceptibility to anomie, or normlessness.
Functionalism
- Durkheim viewed society as a complex system where each part plays a crucial role, facilitating stability and health within the community.
Collective Conscience
- The collective conscience encompasses the shared beliefs, morals, and attitudes that bind members of a society together.
Defining Anomie
- Anomie is defined as a state where societal norms break down, leading to feelings of isolation and a lack of direction among individuals.
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