Let's Assume That You Have Always Been Taught That Lying

question 15

Multiple Choice

Let's assume that you have always been taught that lying is wrong.It is unethical and immoral to lie. Your best friend comes over to your house and tells you, "If my mom calls, tell her I am not here." You tell your friend that you can't do that because lying is wrong.We call this process (deciding that
Lying is wrong) ___________.

• A)generalizing
• B)theorizing
• C)implying
• D)interpreting

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Definitions:

Convergence Theory

A concept in sociology that suggests differences among societies will decrease over time due to globalization, leading to similar social, political, and technological practices.

Contagion Theory

A sociological theory that suggests ideas and emotions can spread through populations like infectious diseases.

Contagion Theory

A theory in social psychology that suggests ideas, attitudes, and behaviors spread through groups like diseases, influenced by the power of the crowd.

Convergence Theory

The idea that societies and cultures will grow more similar over time as they adopt and implement similar technologies and organizational structures.