Massification Is the Idea That

question 38

Multiple Choice

Massification is the idea that:

• A) recent immigrants to the United States are typically healthier than immigrant families who have been in the country for several generations.
• B) the mind-body connection is very strong when it comes to health.
• C) higher education benefits everyone.
• D) environmental factors strongly influence how our genes are expressed.

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Definitions:

Social Loafing

The phenomenon where individuals exert less effort to achieve a goal when they work in a group than when they work alone.

Specialized Tasks

Work assignments that require specific skills or expertise, designed to be performed by individuals trained in a particular area.

Collectivist Value

A societal characteristic that emphasizes group goals over individual goals and the importance of cohesion within social groups.

Social Loafing

The phenomenon where individuals exert less effort when working in a group than when working alone.