Which of the Following Research Questions Fits Best Within the Microsocial

question 29

Multiple Choice

Which of the following research questions fits best within the microsocial level?

• A) How do one-on-one interactions between teachers and students in undergraduate sociology courses affect students' interest levels in sociology?
• B) How does one's class position affect their likeliness to vote in federal elections?
• C) Do male parents of female children score higher on tests of emotional intelligence than male parents of male children?
• D) Do men and women receive equal quality treatment from physicians at Canadian public hospitals when they express concerns about heart disease?
• E) What effect do primetime crime dramas have on Canadians' perceptions of crime rates and the nature of crime in urban centres?

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Definitions:

Social Comparison

A theory positing that individuals determine their own social and personal worth based on how they stack up against others they perceive as somehow faring better or worse.

Attribution Theory

A theory focused on how people interpret and understand their experiences by ascribing causes to behaviors and events.

Stereotype Threat

The risk of confirming negative stereotypes about an individual’s racial, ethnic, gender, or cultural group, which can hinder performance in various domains.

Jigsaw Classroom

An educational approach designed to minimize competition and maximize collaboration among students by giving each member of a group a piece of the overall puzzle to contribute.