Explain How the Social Context at Different Times During the Twentieth

question 31

Essay

Explain how the social context at different times during the twentieth century influenced the theories sociologists developed and utilized.

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Definitions:

Playing Sports

Engaging in physical activities governed by a set of rules or customs and often engaged in competitively.

Social-Facilitation

The tendency for people to perform differently when in the presence of others than when alone, often improving on simple or well-learned tasks.

Spectator

An observer who watches or attends an event or activity without taking part in it.

Law-Of-Numbers

A principle suggesting that larger numbers of trials or samples lead to more stable and accurate averages and outcomes.