_______ of Scores Fall on Either Side of the Distribution

question 52

Multiple Choice

_______ of scores fall on either side of the distribution.

• A)99.5%
• B)68%
• C)50%
• D)95%

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Definitions:

Resocialization

The profound change or complete transformation of a person’s personality as a result of being placed in a situation or an environment dedicated to changing his or her previous identity.

Erving Goffman

A Canadian-born sociologist and writer, known for his analysis of human interaction in everyday life and his development of dramaturgical analysis.

Primary and Secondary Socialization

Primary socialization refers to the process where individuals learn the values, behaviors, and social norms through their early interactions within the family. Secondary socialization occurs later in life when individuals learn appropriate behavior within smaller sections of the larger society, like schools and workplaces.

Mead

Refers to George Herbert Mead, an American sociologist and philosopher who made significant contributions to the development of symbolic interactionism.