The Sociological Perspective, as a Way of Thinking About the World

question 72

Essay

The sociological perspective, as a way of thinking about the world, includes the concepts of sociological imagination from C. Wright Mills, beginner's mind from Bernard McGrane, and culture shock from anthropology. Define each concept in your own words and then explain what all three of these concepts have in common.

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Definitions:

Evolution

The process by which different kinds of living organisms are thought to have developed and diversified from earlier forms.

Stimuli

External factors or events that elicit a response from a biological organism.

Learning

The acquisition of knowledge or skills through experience, study, or by being taught.

Cognitive Factors

Mental processes such as perception, memory, judgment, and reasoning that influence behavior and emotion.