Kanter's Research on Religious Communities Has Shown That When Members

question 8

Multiple Choice

Kanter's research on religious communities has shown that when members make big sacrifices for the group,

• A)they become resentful toward the group.
• B)their commitment to the group, and especially the organization itself, increases.
• C)they demand higher prestige in the group.
• D)they begin to oppose communal living and equal sharing among members.
• E)they become disaffected and are likely to leave the group soon afterwards.

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Definitions:

Constant Amount

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Reinforcement

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Continuous Reinforcement

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