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sociological theory - Answer A set of interrelated ideas that allow for the systemization of knowledge of the social world, explanations of that world and predictions about the future of that world
behavior - Answer the term Weber (and others) used to describe people do that require little or no thought
Ex: breathing
actions - Answer per Weber and others, the things people do on the basis of conscious processes
Ex: driving
affectual action - Answer emotion based, and therefore non-rational, actions
ex: fighting, crying
traditional action - Answer actions based in custom or habit; also non-rational
ex: getting married
value rational action - Answer actions chosen by an individual because they seem rational, given his/her values
ex: manners (opening the door for someone)
means-end rational action - Answer actions chosen by an individual based on his/her view of the context they are in, where "context" includes any other people or objects also present
ex: taking notes in class for an exam
practical rationality - Answer the type of rationality we use to get through our daily lives, from point A to point B, in the most expedient fashion
ex: directions to class
theoretical rationality - Answer the type of rationality you use to develop increasingly abstract concepts, in an effort to master your world cognitively
substantive rationality - Answer the type of rationality you use when you choose your actions based on your values
ex: faith/religion
formal rationality - Answer the type of rationality you use when you choose your actions on the basis of rules that apply to everyone
Verstehen - Answer Trying to understand another person by "putting yourself in the other person's shoes and walking around in them"
Ex: trying to understand his/her thought processes. Motives, etc & how they led to his/her actions
ideal type - Answer A prototype created to provide a basis for comparison to real life instances of the phenomenon being studied; exists only analytically, not in real life
traditional authority - Answer authority based on longstanding customs or bloodlines
ex: the divine right of kings
charismatic authority - Answer authority based on the leader's personal magnetism or on, as perceived by the followers, his/her "exceptional sanctity", heroism or exemplary character
ex: cult leaders, Barack Obama, the Pope
