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Freud, Sigmund

Pioneers of Thought

Overview Sigmund Freud (1856-1939) was an Austrian neurologist who is widely regarded as the fath...

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Psychosexual Theory of Development

Human Development

Definition The psychosexual theory of development is a psychological model proposed by Sigmund Fr...

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Psychoanalytic Theory

Psychological Disorders and Treatments Treatment Approaches

Definition Psychoanalytic, (psychodynamic) theory is a psychological framework developed by Sigmu...

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Defense Mechanisms

Critical Thinking

Definition Defense mechanisms are psychological strategies used by individuals to cope with stres...

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Hans and Sybil Eysenck's Theory of Personality

Foundations of Personality Theory

Overview Hans and Sybil Eysenck were influential psychologists who developed one of the most wide...

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Big Five Model

Foundations of Personality Theory

Overview The Big Five Model is a widely used framework in psychology to describe human personalit...

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Anomie

Social Organization Social Structure

Definition Anomie is a concept from sociology that describes a state of normlessness or a breakdo...

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Natural Law

Economy and Systems of Power

Overview Natural law is a philosophy that suggests certain rights are inherent by virtue of human...

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Organic Solidarity

Social Organization Social Structure

Definition: Organic solidarity refers to a type of social cohesion where individuals in a society...

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Social Norms

Social Organization Norms and Deviance

Definition Social norms are the unwritten rules or expectations that guide how people behave in s...

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Mechanical Solidarity

Social Organization Social Structure

Definition Mechanical solidarity is a concept in sociology introduced by Émile Durkheim that desc...

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World Systems Theory

Economy and Systems of Power

Overview World Systems Theory (WST) is a macro-level sociological approach that examines how diff...

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Vote of No Confidence

Economy and Systems of Power

Overview A Vote of No Confidence is a formal motion in parliamentary systems where members expres...

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Types of States

Economy and Systems of Power

Democracy (Rule by the People) Direct Democracy In direct democracy, citizens vote directly on po...

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State Capitalism

Economy and Systems of Power

Overview State capitalism is a system where the state regulates and owns business enterprises. Th...

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State

Economy and Systems of Power

Definition The state is a structured system through which authority is exercised over a defined t...

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Locke, John

Pioneers of Thought

Overview John Locke (1632-1704) was an English philosopher and physician, widely regarded as one ...

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De Jure Segregation

Economy and Systems of Power

Definition De jure segregation refers to the enforced separation of people based on race, ethnici...

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Segregation

Economy and Systems of Power

Definition Segregation in sociology refers to the systematic separation of different groups of pe...

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De Facto Segregation

Social Interaction

Definition De facto segregation refers to the separation of people based on race, ethnicity, or o...

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