Louis Wirth Identified the "Urban Interaction Problem" as the Necessity

question 76

Multiple Choice

Louis Wirth identified the "urban interaction problem" as the necessity for city dwellers to respect social boundaries when many people are in close proximity all the time.An example of this is:

• A) joining a conversation on a city stoop
• B) asking for survey participants on the sidewalk
• C) talking on cell phones and using an iPod
• D) making eye contact with the street vendors
• E) taking photographs of people on the street

Understand the factors that improve or hinder group decision-making.

Recognize the concept and consequences of groupthink.

Distinguish between task-oriented and relationship-oriented leadership styles.

Identify the theories explaining group polarization.

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