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Explain the Social Conditions from Which the Discipline of Sociology

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Explain the social conditions from which the discipline of sociology emerged. Discuss how those conditions influenced early social theorists and their observations about social groups.


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Ego-Integrity Vs. Despair

A stage in Erik Erikson's theory of psychosocial development where older adults reflect on their life and either achieve a sense of satisfaction or fall into despair.

Psychosocial Development

A theory proposed by Erik Erikson that describes the impact of social experience across the whole lifespan, emphasizing the formation of identity.

Behavior Modification

A formal technique for promoting the frequency of desirable behaviors and decreasing the incidence of unwanted ones.

Reinforcement

In behavioral psychology, a process by which a behavior is strengthened or increased, often through rewards or consequences.

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