Which One of the Following Is the Most Accurate Statement

question 73

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following is the most accurate statement regarding the bureaucracy?

• A) Americans rarely deal with the bureaucracy.
• B) The bureaucracy handles programs such as Social Security but has no say over things like food safety.
• C) Regulation of cell phones is outside of the reach of the bureaucracy.
• D) Americans regularly encounter the work of the bureaucracy as part of their
• Everyday lives.

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Definitions:

Intergroup Contact

The interaction between members of different social, ethnic, or cultural groups, which can reduce prejudice and improve intergroup relations.

Institutional Support

The assistance and resources provided by organizations or institutions, especially in educational, social, or professional settings, to facilitate goals or well-being.

Social Identity Theory

A theory positing that individuals define themselves in terms of group memberships and these group identifications influence behavior and attitudes.

Normative Influence

In groups, a form of influence that occurs when a member conforms to group norms in order to receive the rewards or avoid the punishments that are contingent on adherence to these norms.