Sociologists Assert That Nature, in the Form of Our Genetic

question 86

True/False

Sociologists assert that nature, in the form of our genetic makeup, is a major factor in shaping human behavior. By contrast, sociobiologists focus on how humans design their own culture and transmit it from generation to generation through nurture (socialization).

Distinguish between different types of cultures, including subcultures and countercultures.

Comprehend Max Weber’s theory of rationalization and its application in organizational and daily life.

Understand the concept of consumerism and its influence on identity and social dynamics.

Identify the process of cultural lag and its impacts on society.

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Definitions:

Modeling

A method used in various fields to create a representation of a system or process, or in psychology, the process of learning by observing and imitating others.

Punishment

A consequence imposed for a violation of rules or norms, intended to discourage undesirable behavior.

Shaping

A method of conditioning by which successive approximations of a desired behavior are reinforced.

Natural Laws

Fundamental principles that govern the natural world, often described through physics and other sciences.