The Statement That There Is "Strength in Weak Ties" Refers

question 88

Multiple Choice

The statement that there is "strength in weak ties" refers to the fact that

• A) members of a secondary group can still be emotionally supportive.
• B) even a dysfunctional family may be useful at times.
• C) one doesn't have to know a lot of people in a network in order for it to be useful.
• D) sometimes the friend you are the least close to is the most helpful.

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Definitions:

Operant Behavior

Behavior that is influenced by the consequences that follow it, with rewards typically increasing and punishments decreasing the likelihood of the behavior's recurrence.

Cognitive Processes

The mental activities involved in acquiring, processing, and storing knowledge, including perception, memory, and reasoning.

Biological Constraints

Limitations on learning that result from the biological makeup of an organism, influencing the ease or difficulty of learning new behaviors.

Punishment

A consequence designed to reduce a behavior through unpleasant outcomes or experiences.