Explain How Chicago Became a Petri Dish of Sorts for Sociologists

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Essay

Explain how Chicago became a petri dish of sorts for sociologists at the University of Chicago.

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Definitions:

Epinephrine

A hormone also known as adrenaline, produced by the adrenal glands, that increases heart rate, muscle strength, blood pressure, and sugar metabolism, typically in response to stress.

Norepinephrine

A neurotransmitter and hormone involved in arousal, alertness, and the stress response, playing a key role in the body's fight or flight mechanism.

Social Exchange Theory

A theory suggesting that social behavior is the result of an exchange process, aiming to maximize benefits and minimize costs.

Social Contagion Theory

A social psychological theory that explains how behaviors, attitudes, and emotions can spread through populations as if they were infectious diseases.