Which Question Illustrates Why the Practice of Polygamy Is Not

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Multiple Choice

Which question illustrates why the practice of polygamy is not just a philosophical debate?

• A)If a family consisting of one husband and several wives applies for immigration to Canada,should they all be accorded marital status?
• B)How do we know what is the best for other people in their relationships?
• C)If someone is happy sharing their lover with someone else,should the government make this illegal?
• D)If someone wants to marry more than one person at a time,is this wrong so long as they don't impose their views on others?

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Definitions:

Informational Social Influence

The phenomenon where individuals conform to the behavior of others, assuming it reflects correct behavior in a given situation.

Social Facilitation

The tendency for individuals to perform better on tasks in the presence of others than when alone.

Social Loafing

A phenomenon whereby individuals exert less effort to achieve a goal when they work in a group than when they work alone.

Emotional Change

Emotional change refers to the variations or shifts in one's emotional state or mood over time due to various factors or stimuli.