A Characteristic Pattern of Behavior or Tendency to Act and Feel

question 55

Multiple Choice

A characteristic pattern of behavior or tendency to act and feel in a certain way is called

• A) a self-concept.
• B) unconditional positive regard.
• C) introversion.
• D) a trait.

Understand the concept of the sociological imagination, its significance, and how it applies to understanding personal experiences in the context of broader social forces.

Distinguish among the three major sociological theories (functionalism, conflict theory, interpretivism) and provide examples of each.

Recognize the influence of sociological factors on personal decisions, such as the decision to attend college, highlighting the role of life chances.

Identify and describe the differences between interdisciplinarity and postdisciplinarity within academic research and discourse.

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Definitions:

Capitalism

An economic system where private individuals own and control property in accord with their interests, and the distribution and production of goods are determined mainly by competition in a free market.

Depression

A prolonged period of severe economic downturn characterized by significant declines in income, employment, production, and sales.

Popular Front

A broad coalition of different political groups united for a common cause, often used to refer to leftist alliances.

Congress of Industrial Organizations

A federation of unions that organized workers in industrial unions in the United States and Canada from the 1930s to the 1950s.