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Empathy-Altruism Theory
Definition Empathy-Altruism Theory, developed by Daniel Batson, proposes that genuine altruism is...
Theory of Evolution
Overview The theory of evolution is based on the idea of natural selection, a fundamental concept...
Heuristics
Overview Heuristics are mental shortcuts that help people make quick decisions or solve problems ...
Altruism
Overview Altruism is the act of helping others without expecting anything in return. It’s a kind ...
Free Association
Overview Free association is a technique where you let your thoughts flow freely without holding ...
Metacognition
Overview Metacognition refers to our ability to think about our own thinking. It involves monitor...
Perceptual Decoupling
Perceptual decoupling is a cognitive process describing our ability to mentally separate our perc...
Symbolic Interactionism
Definition Symbolic interactionism is a sociological perspective that focuses on how individuals ...
Blumer's Stages of Social Problems
Overview Herbert Blumer’s stages of a social problem (1971) describe how society collectively def...
Critical Theory
Overview Critical Theory is a type of thinking and analysis that critiques societal norms, values...
Dialectical Materialism
Overview Dialectical Materialism is a philosophical framework that was developed by Karl Marx and...
Merton, Robert
Overview Robert K. Merton (1910-2003) was a highly influential American sociologist, considered o...
Durkheim, Emile
Overview Emile Durkheim was a French sociologist and a major contributor to modern sociology. He ...
Marx, Karl
Overview Karl Marx was a 19th-century philosopher, economist, sociologist, journalist, and revolu...
Postmodernism
Overview Postmodernism is a cultural, intellectual, and artistic movement that emerged in the mid...
Structural Functional Perspective on Education
Definition The structural functionalist perspective is a sociological approach that examines how ...
Structural Functionalism
Definition Structural functionalism is a sociological perspective that views society as a complex...
Structural Functionalist Perspective on Social Stratification
Definition The Structural-Functionalist Perspective is a sociological approach that examines how ...
Conflict Theory Perspective on Social Stratification
Definition Conflict theory is a sociological perspective that examines how power dynamics, inequa...
Manifest and Latent Functions
Definition Manifest Functions These are the overt, intentional roles that social structures or be...