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Why Is the Study of Demographics an Important Field in Sociology

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Why is the study of demographics an important field in sociology? How does demographics differ from study done from a microlevel perspective?


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Homeostasis

The process by which biological systems tend to maintain stability while adjusting to conditions that are optimal for survival.

Yerkes-Dodson Law

A theory that suggests there is an optimal level of arousal for the best performance on any task; too little or too much arousal can decrease performance.

REM

Rapid Eye Movement, a phase of sleep characterized by fast and random movement of the eyes, associated with dreaming.

NREM

Non-Rapid Eye Movement sleep, which is characterized by slower brain waves and serves as a period of rest and recovery for the body.

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