In "The Strength of Weak Ties," What Are the Implications

question 27

Multiple Choice

In "The Strength of Weak Ties," what are the implications of Mark Granovetter's findings?

• A) A person with high SES is likely to have direct ties to people with low SES.
• B) We rely on weak ties for much of our social networks.
• C) Weak ties almost always are long-lasting and durable.
• D) People tend to form homogeneous social networks.

Understand the impact of media on suicide rates and the phenomenon of social contagion in suicide.

Recognize the methods and trends of suicide among different genders and demographics.

Comprehend the role and findings of psychological research methods, such as retrospective analysis, in understanding suicides.

Understand Durkheim’s sociological categorization of suicide and its relevance to individual and societal factors.

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