Durkheim Felt That Values, Norms, and Social Structures Are All

question 25

Multiple Choice

Durkheim felt that values, norms, and social structures are all ______ that shape individual behavior.

• A) cultural artifacts
• B) social facts
• C) sociological constructs
• D) anecdotal evidence

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Definitions:

Milgram's Obedience Studies

A series of psychological experiments conducted by Stanley Milgram in the 1960s to measure the willingness of participants to obey an authority figure who instructed them to perform acts conflicting with their personal conscience.

Obedience To Authority

The act of following orders or directives from someone in a position of power, even if they conflict with personal morals or societal norms.

Ethicality

The quality of being in accordance with accepted moral standards, principles, or practices.

Psychiatrist

A medical doctor specialized in diagnosing, preventing, and treating mental illness, including prescribing medication.