A Social Scientist Is Trained to Study the Contents of Garbage

question 62

Multiple Choice

A social scientist is trained to study the contents of garbage heaps. "What can we learn from studying garbage?" would most likely be asked by a(n) ______.

• A) anthropologist
• B) economist
• C) political scientist
• D) psychologist

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Definitions:

Tight Cultures

Societies or organizations that have strict norms and a low tolerance for deviant behavior, leading to more uniformity in social conduct.

Uncertainty Avoidance

The degree to which a society tolerates risk and uncertainty.

Individualism

A theory in society that prioritizes individual freedom over the control of groups or the government.

Cultural Tightness

Describes the degree to which a culture holds tight norms and a low tolerance for deviant behavior, affecting how flexible or strict societal norms are.