A Sustained Directional Shift in a Population's Average Characteristics Is

question 100

Multiple Choice

A sustained directional shift in a population's average characteristics is called:​

• A)​cladogenesis
• B)​genetic drift
• C)​anagenesis
• D)​speciation

Recognize the significance of agents of socialization, including family, schools, and sports, in shaping individual identities and societal expectations.

Grasp the concept of the self as a socially constructed entity, influenced by interactions and perceptions within society.

Distinguish between different perspectives (functionalist, conflict, and symbolic interactionist) on the process of socialization and its outcomes.

Analyze the influence of class, gender, and race on socialization processes and outcomes.

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Definitions:

Psychological Reactance

A motivational reaction to offers, persons, rules, or regulations that threaten or eliminate specific behavioral freedoms.

Resistance Effect

A phenomenon where individuals or groups oppose change or policies, often due to perceived threat to autonomy or norms.

Norm Discounting

The process by which individuals diminish the importance or relevance of norms in specific situations, often to justify their behavior.

Violent Pornography

Media content that depicts sexual acts conducted in a manner that is aggressive or involves the depiction of violence.