Sociology Test #1

the study of social life, social change, and the social causes and consequences of human behavior.

A society is a group of individuals involved in persistent social interaction

an ability to see the context which shapes your individual decision making, as well as the decisions made by others.

a branch of science that deals with the physical world, e.g. physics, chemistry, geology, biology

devoted to the study of societies and the relationships among individuals within those societies.

develop understanding about human social life including the influence of groups and organizations on people to improve society

the application and uses of sociology beyond the academy.

application of sociological ideas, concepts, theories and models to address everyday problems or situations.

founder of sociology and of positivism.

self-governing, independent and objective existence of truth

best known for developing and applying evolutionary theory to philosophy,

Mother of Sociology, is often credited with being the first woman sociologist, as well as for translating the works of Auguste Comte.