What Do Sociologists Mean by "Social Construction

question 81

Multiple Choice

What do sociologists mean by "social construction"?

• A) Our social world is constructed through social interaction.
• B) Our world quickly changes because it is just "constructed."
• C) There are no consequences to the social world.
• D) The social world has naturally evolved.

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Definitions:

Functional Fixedness

A cognitive bias that limits a person to use an object only in the way it is traditionally used, ignoring other possible uses.

Noncompensatory Modeling

A decision-making process where options are evaluated based on whether they meet predetermined criteria, without considering trade-offs between characteristics.

Insight

A sudden understanding or realization of a problem's solution, often coming unexpectedly after a period of contemplation or seeming like a spontaneous revelation.

Mental Set

A psychological tendency or mindset to approach problems in a specific way due to past experiences or habits.