Musa Was Raised in a Neighbourhood That Was Rife with Drive-By

question 97

Multiple Choice

Musa was raised in a neighbourhood that was rife with drive-by shootings and gang violence.When visiting his cousins in an up-scale neighbourhood,a car drives by and backfires.Musa immediately drops to the ground and covers his head.Which sociological concept best explains Musa's actions?

• A) primary socialization
• B) self-fulfilling prophecy
• C) societal influences
• D) Thomas theorem

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Definitions:

Gestalt Principle

A psychological theory suggesting that individuals perceive objects as whole systems rather than the sum of their parts.

Proximity

The state or condition of being close or near; in psychology, it often refers to how physically close people are to each other, which can influence relationships and social interactions.

Gestalt Psychology

A theory of mind that emphasizes the human ability to perceive patterns and wholes in complex data rather than just individual components.

Psychophysics

The branch of psychology that deals with the relationships between physical stimuli and the sensory perceptions they evoke.