WIThomas Famously Argued That "If Men Define Situations as Real,then

question 45

Multiple Choice

W.I.Thomas famously argued that "if men define situations as real,then:

• A) others will label them as deviant."
• B) it will lead to tertiary deviance."
• C) they will be forced to provide evidence."
• D) they are real in their consequences."

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Definitions:

Social Loafing

is the phenomenon where individuals exert less effort to achieve a goal when they work in a group compared to when they work alone.

Well-Learned Responses

Behaviors that have become automatic or habitual through repeated practice or reinforcement.

Social Loafing

A phenomenon in which individuals decrease their effort when working in a group compared to when working alone.

Construct Accessibility

The ease with which a particular mental construct can be activated or brought to mind, often influenced by recent experiences or current mood.