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Sociology Chapter 3 Vocabulary

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Cultural LagSituation in which some aspects of the culture change less rapidly than other aspects of the same culture.
DiffusionThe spread of culture traits from one society to another.
EthnocentrismThe tendency to view one's own culture and group as superior to all other cultures and groups.
IdeologySystem of beliefs or ideas that justifies some social, moral, religious, political, or economic interests held by a social group or society.
InternalizationProcess by which a norm becomes a part of an individual's personality.
NarcissismExtreme self-centeredness.
Negative SanctionsPunishment or the threat of punishment.
Positive SanctionsRewards.
ReformulationProcess of adapting borrowed cultural traits.
SanctionsRewards or punishments used to enforce conformity to norms.
Self-fulfillmentCommitment to the full development of one's personality, talents, and potential.
Social ControlEnforcing of norms through either internalization or sanctions.
Social MovementsLong-term conscious efforts to promote or prevent social change.
TechnologyKnowledge and tools people use for practical purposes.
Vested InterestsA resistance to any change that threatens a person's security or standard of living.


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