EDUCATION (CBSE/UGC NET)

EDUCATION UGC NET

EDUCATIONAL SOCIOLOGY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The technique of measurement of the patterns of social behaviour in a group is known as
A
Sociometry
B
Sociogram
C
Social distance scale
D
Interactional, analysis
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Sociometry is a quantitative method for measuring social relationships. It was developed by psychotherapist Jacob L. Moreno and Helen Hall Jennings in their studies of the relationship between social structures and psychological well-being, and used during Remedial Teaching.

Detailed explanation-2: -Social behavior characterizes the interactions that occur among individuals. These can be aggressive, mutualistic, cooperative, altruistic, and parental.

Detailed explanation-3: -Rating scales and questionnaires are the most economical methods of measuring social behavior. The Positive Behavior Scale was developed originally because no available scale was well-suited for use with young children in low-income families. There are three subscales: social competence, compliance, and autonomy.

Detailed explanation-4: -The sociogram is a tool within the social science discipline of sociometry, a quantitative method for measuring social relationships developed by psychotherapist Jacob L. Moreno and Helen Hall Jennings. The sociogram was invented by Moreno.

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