The School of Diffusionism Could Not Explain Any of the Following

question 30

Multiple Choice

The school of diffusionism could not explain any of the following except:

• A) why some traits diffused when others did not.
• B) what conditions bring about diffusion of a cultural item.
• C) what determines the rate of cultural diffusion.
• D) how cultural contact leads to culture change.
• E) where the primary centers of invention were located.

Distinguish between different perspectives on the distribution of power in society.

Understand how ideology functions to maintain existing power structures.

Recognize the importance of critical organizational communication research in understanding power and resistance at the everyday level.

Explain the role of power in shaping organizational decisions and employee behavior.

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Definitions:

Excess Reserves

The capital reserves held by a bank or financial institution in excess of what is required by regulators, central bank, or other governing body.

Actual Reserves

The amount of funds that a bank has on hand and available to lend, beyond its reserve requirements.

Required Reserves

The minimum amount of funds a bank must hold in reserve against deposit liabilities, as mandated by regulatory authorities.

Required Reserve Ratio

The fraction of deposits that banks are required to keep on hand and not loan out, used by central banks to control the amount of money in circulation.