Which of the Following Assumptions Is Most Central to ÉMile

question 14

Multiple Choice

Which of the following assumptions is most central to Émile Durkheim's assessment of the positive social outcomes of the division of labour?

• A) Workers doing very different jobs must recognize that they depend on others with different responsibilities.
• B) An extensive division of labour is typically most profitable.
• C) While workers are doing very different jobs, they all should be paid about the same.
• D) People with more skills must be paid the most.

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Definitions:

Halo Effect

A cognitive bias where an impression created in one area influences opinion in another area.

Similar-to-me Effect

The tendency to prefer individuals who are perceived to be similar to oneself in terms of attitudes, beliefs, and backgrounds.

Attribution/covariation Model

A psychological theory that explains how individuals infer the causes of their own and others' behavior by observing patterns of covariation.

Kelley's (1973)

Pertains to Harold Kelley's 1973 attribution theory in social psychology, which seeks to explain how individuals infer causes of behavior based on observed evidence.