William I. Thomas observed that people respond not only to the objective features of a situation or person, but also to the social meaning that situation or person has for them. This observation reflects which sociological perspective?
A. functionalist perspective
B. conflict perspective
C. interactionist perspective
D. global perspective
C. interactionist perspective
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A researcher observes the level of aggression of six 5-year-old boys over the course of a school day. The number of incidents for the group of boys was 2, 4, 6, 12, 8, 10. What is the mean number of aggressive acts for this group of children?
A) 4 B) 5 C) 7 D) 9
Which approach to analysis focuses on how participants use language in order to manage stake in social interactions?
Thematic analysis Grounded theory Narrative analysis Discursive psychology
Social-conflict analysis argues that the unequal standing of various categories of people results from __________.
A. the unequal talents and abilities of individuals B. the way society itself is organized C. social meanings that people attach to race D. the different importance people attach to wealth and achievement
Teachers who discourage shyness in boys but not girls are contributing to ______.
A. the hidden curriculum B. peer influences C. the factory of gendered personalities D. idealization