By "McDonaldization," George Ritzer Means the

question 4

Multiple Choice

By "McDonaldization," George Ritzer means the

• A) declining standards of quality in the American economy
• B) postindustrial emphasis on productivity rather than serviceability
• C) practices that maximize efficiency, predictability, calculation, and control
• D) commercial emphasis on young consumers who are more receptive to advertising

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Definitions:

Mere Exposure Effect

The Mere Exposure Effect is a psychological phenomenon by which people tend to develop a preference for things merely because they are familiar with them.

Alphabetical Order

A system of sorting according to the sequence of letters in the alphabet.

Self-Fulfilling Prophecy

A belief or expectation that directly or indirectly causes itself to become true, due to positive feedback between belief and behavior.

Bystander Effect

The bystander effect is a social psychological phenomenon in which individuals are less likely to offer help to a victim when other people are present, often due to a diffusion of responsibility.