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Portal · History The term Sociology is derived from the Latin socius, meaning "companion" or "associate," and the Greek lógos (?????), meaning "word," with the modern conventional meaning "the study of." Translated, this means "the study of companions or associates." Therefore, sociology by definition is the scientific study of individual behavior in society. Though sociologists study both "macro" and "micro" aspects of sociology, the two cannot be differentiated when attempting to understand human behavior in society. Sociology is a branch of the social sciences. Sociology is the examination of how individuals are influenced by groups. This is achieved using social-scientific theories and methods, which may include Qualitative and or Quantitative research techniques.
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Sociology: How past experiences affect your life
by Nicholas Tan
Dec 05, 2008
Sociologist Herbert Mead developed a theory known as social behaviorism, which helped explained why past social experiences help form an individuals’ personality. Mead did not believe that personality was developed by drives or biologically, but more...
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