Sociology chapter 1 vocabulary

1. Chapter 1 Vocabulary
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sociological
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social psychology
The study of the choices people make in an effort to sa:sfy their wants and needs.
Some people use economics as a tool to meet their needs in life.
Economics
The compara:ve study of various aspects of past and present cultures. The study
of society during a specific :me period.
anthropology
The study of how the social environment affects an individual's behavior and
personality. Basically, how the thoughts and feelings, that people think (and) feel are
influenced by the actual or imaginary presence of other people in their culture.
The ability to see the connec:on between the larger world and our personal lives.
In order to do this successfully, a person would have to separatete him/herself
from the situa:on and think from an alternate from an alternate perspec:ve.
history
The study of the people and events of the past. Understanding the historical
perspec:ves of people can provide a clearer perspec:ve of how things are
currently.