An Attribute Is

question 7

Multiple Choice

An attribute is:

• A) a type of response category, such as 'agree or disagree', that does not allow the recording of subtle attitude changes.
• B) a single characteristic or fundamental feature of an object, person, situation or issue.
• C) an enduring disposition to consistently respond to various aspects of the world in a given manner.
• D) a type of variable that is not directly observable but is measurable through indirect indicators.

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Definitions:

Zygmunt Bauman

A Polish-British sociologist known for his analysis of the links between modernity and the Holocaust, consumerism, and globalization.

Elites

A select group of people with a disproportionate amount of wealth, privilege, political power, or intellectual influence within a society.

Formal Rationality

Refers to a mode of thought and decision-making based on clear rules, regulations, and procedures, often associated with bureaucratic institutions.

Metaphorical Encasement

The concept of encapsulating complex ideas or phenomena within a metaphor to facilitate understanding or analysis.