Khayyam Is Examining the Evolution of the Various Tribes of People

question 85

Multiple Choice

Khayyam is examining the evolution of the various tribes of people in Malawi, a small country in Africa. Khayyam believes that each of the societies has become more advanced over the last 300 years, but each has done so in its own way. Khayyam is likely taking the ______.

• A) cyclical perspective
• B) unilinear social evolutionary perspective
• C) multilinear social evolutionary perspective
• D) world systems perspective

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Definitions:

Behavioral Approach

A focus on observable behaviors and ways to improve them through conditioning and reinforcement.

Leader's Style

The characteristic manner in which a leader guides, influences, or directs a group, including approaches such as authoritative, democratic, or laissez-faire.

Task Behavior

The extent to which leaders are likely to organize and define the roles of their followers, aiming to establish clear paths to goal achievement.

Group Cohesiveness

The extent to which members of a group support and validate one another and remain loyal to the group.