When Sociologists Measure Variation Between Different Groups in Standardized Test

question 33

Multiple Choice

When sociologists measure variation between different groups in standardized test scores, grades, graduation rates, and college entrance, they are focusing on:

• A) the achievement gap
• B) stereotype threat
• C) intelligence
• D) hidden curriculum

Grasp the societal construction of deviance and crime.

Understand labeling theory and its implications for understanding deviance.

Recognize the role of powerful groups in shaping laws and norms.

Understand the concept of psychosexual stages according to Freud.

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Definitions:

Distressing

Pertains to causing anxiety, sorrow, or pain; emotionally troubling.

Maladaptive

Describes behaviors or traits that are counterproductive to an individual's ability to cope with or adapt to the demands and challenges of life.

Major Depressive Disorder

An issue related to mental wellness, showcased by a consistent sense of desolation or uninterest in activities, severely undermining daily life quality.

Develop The Disorder

The process by which an individual begins to exhibit symptoms or behaviors that meet the criteria for a specific psychological disorder.