Joe Is Usually Very Agreeable,and Goes Along with His Friends

question 43

Multiple Choice

Joe is usually very agreeable,and goes along with his friends' plans.Tonight,however,he tells his friends that he does not want to go with them to crash a party.Joe's friends accept his refusal to join them,because Joe usually goes along with the group.This is because Joe has

• A) above average social skills.
• B) social power.
• C) high self-esteem.
• D) minority influence.
• E) idiosyncrasy credits.

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Definitions:

Symbolic Meaning

The implied or attributed significance of an object, action, or concept beyond its literal significance.

Filtering

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Information Overload

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