We Value Lower Power Groups When We

question 12

Multiple Choice

We value lower power groups when we .

• A)are feeling more cautious and insecure
• B)are more interested in self-promotion
• C)think we might attain higher status within the group

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Definitions:

Organic Solidarity

A concept in sociology where social cohesion comes from the interdependence of individuals in more advanced societies, as described by Émile Durkheim.

Durkheim

A foundational figure in sociology who studied the social basis of human behavior and the role of social institutions in maintaining societal cohesion.

Mechanical Solidarity

Describes early societies based on similarities and independence.

Anomie

A state of normlessness where society fails to effectively regulate the expectations or behaviors of its members, often resulting in social instability and disintegration.