The Everyday Actor Approaches the Social World with "Reciped"-Or Practical-Knowledge

question 105

Multiple Choice

The everyday actor approaches the social world with "reciped"-or practical-knowledge, which allows him to do everyday things. What are the limitations of this sort of practical knowledge?

• A) It overemphasizes technical and scientific knowledge that may be interesting but isn't particularly practical.
• B) It leaves us unable to carry out simple everyday activities because they require us to know more about technology.
• C) It can't help in the workplace or in other situations where there are a number of everyday actors.
• D) It is easily confused with other perspectives and so is as difficult to explain as it is to apply.
• E) It is not necessarily as clear, coherent, or consistent as it could be.

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Definitions:

Dividends

Sum of money distributed by a corporation to those holding its shares, originating from the firm's earnings allocated among its stockholders.

Expense

Costs incurred by a business in the process of earning revenues, typically classified as operating or non-operating expenses.

Common Stock

A type of equity security representing ownership in a corporation, entitling the owner to vote at shareholder meetings and receive dividends.

Legal Liability

The legal responsibility to pay debts or damages, which can arise from contracts, negligence, or other legal means.