When the Response Is Not Normally Distributed, We Can Replace

question 89

True/False

When the response is not normally distributed, we can replace the randomised block ANOVA with its non-parametric counterpart; the Friedman test.

Distinguish between different cultural phenomena, such as McDonaldization and rationalization, and their effects on everyday life.

Identify how culture serves as both an independent and dependent variable in sociological studies.

Evaluate the role of cultural capital in maintaining social inequalities.

Understand the historical and societal context of cultural movements and their impact on contemporary society.

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Definitions:

Regression

Regression is a defense mechanism identified in psychoanalytic theory, where an individual retreats to earlier stages of development or simpler forms of behavior in the face of stress or as a means of coping.

Denial

A psychological defense mechanism wherein a person refuses to accept reality or facts, thus protecting themselves from uncomfortable feelings.

Repression

A defense mechanism where unwanted feelings and thoughts are unconsciously pushed out of conscious awareness.

Rationalization

A defense mechanism where individuals justify their actions or decisions with plausible but not the real reasons to avoid facing the true underlying motives.