Weber Made Several Important Qualifications Regarding Instrumental-Rational Thought and Action

question 64

Multiple Choice

Weber made several important qualifications regarding instrumental-rational thought and action. Which of the following is not one of those qualifications?

• A)Rationalization refers to the way people actually think.
• B)Rationalization refers to the ways in which daily life is organized to accommodate large numbers of people.
• C)Rationalization does not assume better understanding or greater knowledge.
• D)When people identify a desired goal and decide on the means to achieve it, they seldom consider less profitable or slower ways to achieve it.

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Definitions:

Explanatory Method

A research approach aimed at clarifying the causes and effects of phenomena or understanding the mechanisms behind observed patterns.

Paraphrase Method

A technique of restating a text or passage in one's own words to enhance understanding or clarity.

Data-Gathering

The process of collecting facts, figures, and other relevant information to support analysis, decision making, or research.

Primary

A term indicating the most fundamental, dominating, or initial condition, factor, or source in a given context.