Which of the Following Statements About the Strength of Ties

question 20

Multiple Choice

 Which of the following statements about the strength of ties is true?

• A) Weak ties are effective in sharing information, and they often provide redundant information.
• B) Unlike strong ties, weak ties provides individuals with exposure to novel information.
• C) Trust, larger time commitments, and similar interests are features of weak ties.
• D) Strong ties serve as bridges and are more likely to link members of dissimilar groups than are weak ones.

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Definitions:

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A structure in the brain that acts as a principal hub for processing and relaying sensory information to the appropriate areas of the cortex.

Volley Principle

A theory in neuroscience that describes how groups of neurons can generate a higher frequency of nerve impulses than any one neuron could produce on its own, often applied to explain aspects of auditory processing.

Place Theory

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