The Culturally Defined Behaviors Associated with Particular Social Statuses Are

question 14

Multiple Choice

The culturally defined behaviors associated with particular social statuses are called

• A) social identities.
• B) social roles.
• C) status clusters.
• D) social action clusters.

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Definitions:

Biological Processes

The vital processes occurring in living organisms that are necessary for the maintenance of life, including growth, reproduction, and metabolism.

Levels of Analysis

Refers to the different ways of approaching and examining psychological issues, ranging from biological to societal factors.

Human Behaviour

Encompasses a range of actions and mannerisms exhibited by humans, influenced by culture, attitudes, emotions, values, ethics, authority, rapport, hypnosis, persuasion, coercion, and genetics.

Null Hypothesis

Proposes that a prediction made from a given theory is false. Experiments (and other research strategies) are set up not to prove the worth of a theory, but rather to reject (or fail to reject) the null hypothesis. Thus, theories gain in strength because alternative explanations are rejected.