Which Scholar Is Most Responsible for Promoting the Idea That

question 8

Multiple Choice

Which scholar is most responsible for promoting the idea that socialization occurs across the life course?

• A)Sigmund Freud
• B)Erik Erikson
• C)Georg Simmel
• D)George Herbert Mead

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Definitions:

Contingency Theory

Fred Fiedler’s theory that states that the association between leadership orientation and group effectiveness is contingent on how favourable the situation is for exerting influence.

LPC Measurement

A tool used in the Fiedler contingency model to assess a leader's least preferred coworker, indicating their leadership style.

Vroom and Jago

Refers to the decision-making model developed by Victor Vroom and Arthur Jago that highlights the importance of choosing the best leadership or management style for specific situations.

Situational Model

A theoretical framework that suggests behavior and outcomes are the result of interactions between an individual’s characteristics and the environmental or situational factors.