Goffman Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Rosenhan and Seligman (1989) Abnormal behavior is seen as vivid and unpredictable, causes observer discomfort and violates moral or ideal standards because it differs from most other people's behavior and standards. Part of the "Deviation from Social Norms" definition of abnormality. Szasz (1960) Another supporter of the "Deviation from Social Norms" definition of abnormality. Argues that abnormality, especially relating to certain mental disorders, is a socially constructed concep...

CLEP INTRODUCTORY SOCIOLOGY EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS, 100% ACCURATE/ Sociology - -The science or discipline that studies societies, social groups, and the relationships between people. It encompasses both the formation and transformation of societies and social groups. There are two perspectives that one may bring to sociology. What are they? - -Humanistic or scientific. Humanistic Sociological Perspective - -Sociologists who approach this science with a humanistic approach s...

UNIT 1 What is "sociological imagination"? How might it be used to study a particular issue? - A term coined by C. Wright Mills: "the awareness of the relationship between personal experience and the wider society. The capacity to shift from one perspective to another-from the political to the psychological; from examination of a single family to comparative assessment of the national budgets of the world." According to Marx, what is the basis of the conflict between the bourgeoisie an...

Review Test Submission Exam 1 Formalized peer groups are known as: - ANSWER -Age-groups Because of the recent so-called cultural turn in sociology, most sociologists now agree that: - ANSWER -Different people have different scripts in any encounter and different reasons for choosing one or another Analysis of large-scale systems and long-term processes is known as: - ANSWER -Macro-sociology From most of their existences as a species, humans have lived in - ANSWER -Hunting and gathering socie...

TEST BANK for Sociology in Action: A Canadian Perspective 4th Edition by Bereska Tami and Symbaluk Diane. Chapter 1 1. Chapter 01-001 According to the textbook authors, we might better understand who becomes a professional hockey player by applying ideas developed by which of the following? a. Karl Marx b. Emile Durkheim *c. Max Weber d. Auguste Comte 2. Chapter 01-002 According to the textbook authors, what is the relationship between unemployment and postsecondary education? a...

SYG2000 Chap 5 Review QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS According to the text, social structures - ANSWER- are difficult to see for the untrained observer. According to the text, in the study of social interaction, sociologists find that: - ANSWER- social status influences the meaning of nonverbal behaviors. According to the text, which of these is nota characteristic of most industrial societies? - ANSWER- Increased death rates and a lowered life expectancy When it comes to pro...

COM 312 Exam 2 Study Guide 59 Questions with Verified Answers Define Interpersonal Violence - CORRECT ANSWER when a person imposes will (wants, desires, needs, etc.) on a relational partner through physical and/or verbal intimidation. Identify the potential communication behaviors evident in interpersonal violence. - CORRECT ANSWER -Interrupting -Dominating -Stereotyping -Glaring eye contact -Invading posture -Intimidating Define Verbal Abuse - CORRECT ANSWER Attacking someone's...

conflicts between social classes are the motivation for historical development capitalism - ANSWER an economic system based on private ownership of wealth which is invested and reinvested in order to produce profit allows the ruling class to exercise power over others lead to alienation - lack of connection to product of labor -workers were assigned repetitive tasks on a small part of the product social class conflict - ANSWER struggle between capitalists and workers proletariat ...

Sociology in Modules 6 th ed by Schaefer Test Bank Sociology in Modules, (Schaefer) Chapter 01 Understanding Sociology 1) The awareness that allows people to comprehend the link between their immediate, personal social settings and the remote, impersonal social world is called A) the sociological imagination. B) anthropology. C) a theory. D) verstehen. 2) Trying to understand why your roommate prefers a certain genre of music, over others, is an example of using one's A) cultur...

Sociological Imagination - Answer- the ability to connect the most basic, intimate aspects of an individuals life to seemingly impersonal and remote historical forces. Ability to see the connections between our personal experience and the larger forces of history The Chicago School - Answer- the emergence of American sociology was characterize by (focused empirical research) , applied perspective, and was best embodied by what came to be referred as "Chicago School) named for many of its pro...