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Functionalism

Review, Conflict Theory and Marx and Conflict Theory

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SOCIOLOGY NOTES JAN 31, 2014 REVIEW Symbolic Interaction: humans create and negotiate shared meanings and then interact based on those shared meanings Rational Choice: humans weigh cost and benefits before making a choice; everything (even love) is and exchange Structural-Functionalism: groups, culture, and processes work together to benefit society Symbolic interaction: ?things that are believed to be real are real in their consequences? Rational actor: ?every man for himself? Structural-Functionalism: ?no one can whistle a symphony? ` CONFLICT THEORY Conflict is inevitable Groups of people look out for their self-interest Social change is desirable Existing order reflects powerful people imposing their values on the weak MARX AND CONFLICT THEORY

Review, Conflict Theory and Marx and Conflict Theory

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Psychology
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anthropology
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Functionalism
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Symbolic interactionism
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Theory
Semiotics

SOCIOLOGY NOTES JAN 31, 2014 REVIEW Symbolic Interaction: humans create and negotiate shared meanings and then interact based on those shared meanings Rational Choice: humans weigh cost and benefits before making a choice; everything (even love) is and exchange Structural-Functionalism: groups, culture, and processes work together to benefit society Symbolic interaction: ?things that are believed to be real are real in their consequences? Rational actor: ?every man for himself? Structural-Functionalism: ?no one can whistle a symphony? ` CONFLICT THEORY Conflict is inevitable Groups of people look out for their self-interest Social change is desirable Existing order reflects powerful people imposing their values on the weak MARX AND CONFLICT THEORY

Themes & Variations: Chapter 1

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Wilhelm Wundt
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What is psychology?? ? ? ?| ? ? ?------> THE STUDY OF BRAIN AND BEHAVIOR!!!! Psych is a science based off of EMPIRICISM - direct observation & tested? PSYCHOLOGY = PHYSIOLOGY + PHILOSOPHY Wilhem Wundt- FATHER OF PSYCHOLOGY In 1879, founded 1st formal laboratory for psychologial research at University of Leipzig, Germany 1st Lab Conscience experiment: attention memory time reaction G. Stanley Hall America's FIRST lab FIRST psych journal FIRST President of APA "Schools" - US Structuralism- ?"What" analyze ?into basic elements sensations feelings images? ? ? ??? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?did it through INTROSPECTION - own conscious experience (APART OF FUNCTIONALISM TOO) Functionalism- "Why" William James function- purpose of consciousness mental testing sex differences dev. patterns

Talcott Parson

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Talcott Parsons I. Background II. Central Questions III. Relevant Analytical tools for Answering Central Questions (a) Parsons? System Levels (b) Parsons? General Theory of Action (c) Pattern Variables (d) Functional Imperatives of (Social Systems) IV. Parsons on Social Order V. Parsons on Social Change I. Background
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