All of the Following Could Explain Why a Consistent Behavioral

question 60

Multiple Choice

All of the following could explain why a consistent behavioral style increases minority influence except

• A) a consistent minority draws more attention to its position.
• B) a consistent minority puts increased pressure on the majority to compromise.
• C) the position advocated by a consistent minority is more likely to be perceived as valid.
• D) a consistent minority is more likely to exert normative social influence on the group.

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Definitions:

Collective Effervescence

A sociological concept of a community or society's shared energy and harmony experienced during rituals or festivities.

Secularization

The process by which religious institutions, practices, and beliefs lose their social significance, leading to a decline in religious authority and influence in public and private life.

1990s

The decade spanning from January 1, 1990, to December 31, 1999, marked by significant global events, cultural shifts, and technological advancements.

Religious Beliefs

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