What Is One Advantage of a Confederal Group Structure

question 56

Multiple Choice

What is one advantage of a confederal group structure?

• A) The group can cut down on costs.
• B) The group can overcome the free rider problem more easily.
• C) The group has more influence with Congress.
• D) The group can find out what members want more easily.

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Definitions:

Immediacy of Authority

Immediacy of authority refers to the perceived closeness, in terms of power or spatial distance, between an authority figure and an individual, influencing obedience levels.

Peer Pressure

The influence exerted by a peer group in encouraging a person to change their attitudes, values, or behaviors to conform to group norms.

Asch's Study

A series of experiments by Solomon Asch that demonstrated the power of conformity in groups, showing that individuals may agree with group consensus even when it contradicts their own senses.

Group Norm

Shared standards, rules, or expectations that influence behavior within a group of people.