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General sociology
General terms relating to the study of society.
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hypothesis
Sociology; General sociology
A statement of prediction that sets forth the basis for testing the relationship between variables in an attempt to link theory to reality.
hunting-and-gathering society
Sociology; General sociology
A preindustrial society in which people rely on whatever foods and fiber are readily available in order to live.
horticultural societies
Sociology; General sociology
Preindustrial societies in which people plant seeds and crops rather than subsist merely on available foods.
human ecology
Sociology; General sociology
An area of study concerned with the interrelationships between people and their spatial setting and physical environment.
prejudice
Sociology; General sociology
A negative attitude toward an entire category of people, such as a racial or ethnic minority.
preindustrial city
Sociology; General sociology
A city with only a few thousand people living within its borders and characterized by a relatively closed class system and limited mobility.
predestination
Sociology; General sociology
A belief that people were pre-selected by God for salvation or damnation.
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