Three Roommates Are in Their Dorm Room Sharing a Late-Night

question 70

Multiple Choice

Three roommates are in their dorm room sharing a late-night discussion about why they are in college. Which of the following statements about attending college best represents using the sociological perspective?

• A) Attending college is a goal for people all over the world.
• B) College is not necessary preparation for every type of work.
• C) Both age and class have a lot to do with which people are enrolled in college.
• D) Colleges try to attract intelligent students.

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Definitions:

Selective Comprehension

The process by which individuals interpret messages in a way that is consistent with their pre-existing attitudes and beliefs, often leading to skewed understanding of the message.

Perceptual Learning

The process of learning improved skills of perception, often through repeated exposure to certain stimuli.

Behavioral Learning

A psychological approach that emphasizes the importance of observable behaviors and the ways in which they're learned through interactions with the environment.

Stimulus Discrimination

The ability to distinguish between different stimuli, crucial in learning and behavior modification, where individuals learn to respond differently to contrasting stimuli.