Which of the Following Is Most Consistent with the Idea

question 39

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is most consistent with the idea that if it's worth doing, it's worth doing imperfectly?

• A) We should eliminate all pollution.
• B) Automobiles should be made completely safe.
• C) When cleaning house, people only generally clean the most visible areas.
• D) A price cannot be put on human life.

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Definitions:

Erving Goffman

A sociologist who significantly contributed to the study of interactionism, focusing on how people present themselves in everyday interactions and the role of stigma in social life.

Social Interaction

The dynamic way individuals act and react in relation to others, forming the basis of social relationships and structures.

Charles Cooley

An American sociologist best known for his theory of the "Looking-Glass Self," which suggests that an individual's self-concept is influenced by how others perceive them.

Genie

In folklore, a supernatural being of Arabian origin, which is capable of granting wishes when summoned.