The Statement That There Is "Strength in Weak Ties" Refers

question 42

Multiple Choice

The statement that there is "strength in weak ties" refers to the fact that

• A) members of a secondary group can still be emotionally supportive.
• B) even a dysfunctional family may be useful at times.
• C) one doesn't have to know a lot of people in a network in order for the network to be useful.
• D) sometimes the friend you are the least close to is the most helpful.

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Definitions:

Decreased

Refers to a reduction or diminution in size, quantity, or intensity.

Basic Trust

A concept in psychology, originally coined by Erik Erikson, that suggests an essential trustfulness of others as well as a fundamental sense of one's own trustworthiness, developed in early childhood.

Basic Mistrust

A fundamental sense of distrust or insecurity, often stemming from early life experiences.

Erikson's Stages

A theory of psychosocial development outlining eight stages from infancy to adulthood, each characterized by a specific crisis and its resolution.