Sociology: Nacirema Culture and Society

<p>Charms and magical potions. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Medicine men. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>An ancient and secret language. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The application of pottery plaques on shrine walls. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To question the familiar (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Scientific Revolution (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It allowed for the understanding of society as an entity that can be known and changed. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It showed how social structures influence private actions. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The collective people of society (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Freedom, equality, and fraternity (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Social issues became recognized as stemming from social causes instead of natural causes. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Scientific methods and empirical evidence (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It is believed to influence social relationships. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Medicine men (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Social integration and cohesion. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They affect individual choices and experiences. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Sociology relies on empirical research and social facts. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>He compared them across different cultures and religions. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Changes in social relations (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Problems of poverty within the industrial working class (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To find general themes in everyday life (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To gain a deeper understanding of social functions (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Finding individual behaviors in a larger context (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Tradition and established norms (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Establishing political models (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Independent variables affect dependent variables. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Surveys (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To compare reactions between an experimental group and a control group. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Participant observation (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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<p>Group interviews involving a larger number of participants. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It relies on numerical data that can be counted. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They guide the decisions on what variables to analyze. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Surveys, experiments, interviews, participant observation (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To uncover social norms and their role in order (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It allows exploration of complex thought patterns of individuals (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Social dependence (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The unrecognized ways individuals maintain social order (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To see general themes while critically examining familiar contexts (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>By allowing researchers to experience law enforcement practices firsthand (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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The main goals of sociology, including defining everyday life themes, questioning the familiar, and examining societal influences on individuals.

A groundbreaking sociological study that explores how social structures influence individual actions like suicide.

A system of government where authority resides within the society itself, emphasizing people's role in societal change.

Concerns perceived as arising from social rather than natural causes, shaping public concern in modern society.

A historical period marked by changes in thought using reason and empirical evidence to understand the world.

The practice of relying on observation and experience as the foundation of knowledge creation.

The interconnection between sociological thought and democratic principles, stressing the capacity for societal change by people.

The aspects of daily existence that sociology aims to understand, reflecting broader societal patterns and influences.

The rapid growth of cities due to industrialization, changing social dynamics.

The interactions and connections between individuals in a society, which changed during urbanization.

The study of societies, social relationships, and social behavior, developed to understand urban life.

Identifying broader social patterns from specific behaviors or events, as coined by Peter Berger.

The practice of critically examining everyday social norms and behaviors to understand societal functions.

How people act together in groups, shaped by social conventions and norms.

A study highlighting cultural norms that challenge our understanding of 'normal' behaviors.

The alteration in population distribution, influencing social relationships and society's structure.

Social structures created by collectives to organize society's functions.

Institutions affect individual thoughts and behaviors, shaping society actively.

A fictional tribe used to illustrate extreme human behaviors and rituals.

Nacirema believe the body is ugly and needs constant rituals for health.

Practices used by Nacirema to maintain health and prevent disease.

Dedicated spaces in homes where Nacirema perform rituals related to health.

Special practitioners in Nacirema society, directing health rituals and potions.

Ancient language used by medicine men to describe potions and treatments.

A variable that potentially affects another variable in a study.

A variable that is affected by changes in an independent variable.

Research involving data that can be counted or measured.

Research focusing on understanding social processes, often with smaller samples.

A method of collecting data by distributing questionnaires to a large group.

A qualitative method where participants answer a set of questions in detail.

A method where researchers engage with a group to understand their experiences.

A research method that studies documents and texts for pattern identification.

Specialists in Nacirema culture who focus on oral rituals that influence social relationships.

A daily practice involving cleaning and caring rituals of the mouth believed to prevent negative consequences.

A founding sociologist who studied social integration and its impact on society and individuals.

The process of mixing different social backgrounds into a cohesive society.

Durkheim's research that shows how societal factors influence individuals' suicide rates.

External social structures and norms that shape individual actions, as identified by Durkheim.

Sociology evaluates societal conditions through observation and systematic study rather than philosophy.

Different approaches used by sociologists to investigate social phenomena, including surveys, experiments, interviews, and participant observation.

A research method that collects data from a large group using questionnaires to analyze social trends and perceptions.

Controlled studies that manipulate variables to observe effects on social behavior, often used to understand perceptions.

A qualitative research method involving direct conversations to explore in-depth thoughts and feelings about social issues.

Experiments designed by Harold Garfinkel to uncover social norms by intentionally breaking them.

Unwritten rules and expectations governing behavior within a society, guiding how individuals should act in various situations.

The process through which disrupted social norms and expectations are re-established after being breached.