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Differential Association Theory
Overview Differential Association Theory (DAT) is a criminology theory that focuses on how indi...
Crime Rate
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Great Depression
Overview The Great Depression is a significant period in world history, known as the longest, mos...
Infant Mortality Rate
Overview The Infant Mortality Rate (IMR) measures the number of deaths of children under one year...
Mortality Rate
Overview Mortality rate measures the number of deaths in a population over a specific period, oft...
Medical Tourism
Overview Medical tourism refers to individuals traveling outside their home country to access hea...
Life Expectancy
Overview Life expectancy is the average number of years an individual can expect to live based on...
Pandemic
Overview A pandemic is a widespread global disease outbreak that affects large populations across...
Attention Economy
Historical Context The roots of the "Attention Economy" are complex, predating the digital age. ...
Sociological Imagination
Definition The sociological imagination, a term coined by C. Wright Mills in 1959, refers to the ...
Conflict as Social Interaction
Definition Conflict as social interaction refers to a situation where two or more individuals or ...
In-Group Bias
Overview In-group bias refers to the human tendency to favor individuals we identify as being par...
Primary Group
Definition A primary group in sociology refers to a small, intimate social grouping where members...
Secondary Group
Definition A secondary group in sociology refers to a type of social group where interactions are...
Culture of Honor
Definition A “Culture of Honor” refers to a set of social norms prevalent in certain groups, hist...
Impression Management
Impression Management Impression management refers to our conscious or unconscious attempts to co...
Social Exchange Theory
Definition Social Exchange Theory is a sociological and psychological perspective that explains s...
Reciprocity Norm
Definition The reciprocity norm is a social rule stating that people feel obligated to return fav...
Sternberg's Triangular Theory of Love
Definition Sternberg’s Triangular Theory of Love proposes that love isn't just one feeling, but a...
Propinquity Effect
Definition The Propinquity Effect is a psychological principle stating that people are more likel...