释义 |
ˈunder-chosen, a. Sociol. [under-1 10 a.] Denoting those who, in a sociometric group study, are chosen by others as companion, fellow-worker, etc., significantly fewer times than average. Cf. over-chosen a.
1943,1956[see over-chosen a.]. 1968Lindzey & Byrne in Lindzey & Aronson Handbk. Social Psychol. (ed. 2) II. xiv. 467 Persons who receive significantly more choices than would be expected by chance may be..pooled for comparison with a similarly selected group of under-chosen persons. |