As Societies Like Canada Become Larger and More Complex, Older

question 68

Multiple Choice

As societies like Canada become larger and more complex, older methods of communication become less effective. According to the textbook, what does this increasing complexity lead to?

• A) the disintegration of the boundary between fantasy and reality
• B) the disorganization of key societal institutions across various sectors
• C) increased competition for scarce resources among competing classes
• D) the development of new means for coordinating the operation of various parts of society

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