J L Moreno developed the technique of a technique focused on establishing the direction of the inter...........

Sociology Preliminary Society, community, association and instiution, social groups

J.L. Moreno developed the technique of, ____________ a technique focused on establishing the direction of the interaction in small groups. An example of this technique is assessing who is interacting with whom by asking such questions as “Who is your best friend in the group?” or “Who would you most like to work with on an important project?”

Social distance scaling

sociometry

Social group modelling

Clinical sociology

Explanation:

- J.L. Moreno developed the technique of sociometry (Option 2).

- Sociometry maps and measures relationships within small groups by focusing on how members feel about one another. Questions like “Who is your best friend?” or “Who do you prefer to work with?” help reveal social connections and preferences.

- Social distance scaling (Option 1) relates to measuring individuals’ willingness to interact with people from different social groups, not specifically about internal group dynamics.

- Social group modelling (Option 3) is not a formalized concept developed by Moreno.

- Clinical sociology (Option 4) refers to applying sociological perspectives to improve individuals’ or groups’ well-being, but it’s not specific to Moreno’s measurement technique.

Correct Answer: Option 2 - sociometry