Thirty-Four Members of a Certain Sorority Were Selected, and Asked

question 65

Short Answer

Thirty-four members of a certain sorority were selected, and asked to indicate how many hours each had spent reading (for pleasure, not school work) during the previous week. The data are as follows: 50, 4, 10, 5, 5, 6, 7, 3, 5, 4, 4, 5, 6, 6, 7, 5, 8, 1, 8, 7, 5, 6, 10, 6, 8, 7, 7, 6, 5, 5, 4, 3, 4, 5.
-Find the median.

Understand the concept and implications of labeling theory in the context of deviance.

Comprehend the principles of anomie theory and its relation to deviant behavior.

Recognize the role of social reactions in the escalation or mitigation of deviant behavior.

Identify different forms of adaptation strategies to societal norms and expectations as per anomie theory.

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Definitions:

Interpersonal Success

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Learned Optimism

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