The Idea That Minority Influence Works in the Same Way

question 57

Multiple Choice

The idea that minority influence works in the same way that majority influence does is most consistent with

• A) the interpersonal relations model.
• B) the dual-process approach.
• C) the single-process approach.
• D) research comparing private and public conformity.

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Definitions:

Talcott Parsons

An American sociologist known for his contributions to the field of sociology, including the development of the action theory and the system theory.

Robert K. Merton

An American sociologist known for developing theories such as the self-fulfilling prophecy, strain theory, and the roles of social structure in scientific knowledge.

Systems Theory

An interdisciplinary theory about the nature of complex systems in nature, society, and science, which suggests that entities can be understood as cohesive wholes.

Structural-Functionalism

From a sociological standpoint, this perspective considers society as a sophisticated entity where its elements are interconnected, working collectively to ensure cohesion and balance.