Which of the Following Would Likely Be a Question Emile

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following would likely be a question Emile Durkheim would ask about the 2001 terrorist attacks?

• A)How did these attacks unite people across the United States?
• B)Which class benefits most from the war on terror?
• C)What new kinds of technology will come out of this crisis?
• D)How might the attacks increase bureaucracy and the power of government?

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Definitions:

False Consensus Effect

The cognitive bias where a person overestimates the extent to which their beliefs, values, or behaviors are normal and shared by others.

Theory of Mind

The ability to attribute mental states—beliefs, intents, desires, emotions—to oneself and others and to understand that others have beliefs and perspectives different from one's own.

Fundamental Attribution Error

The inclination to place excessive focus on personal characteristics while undervaluing the impact of environmental conditions in interpreting the actions of others.

Individualism

A cultural orientation that values the independence, autonomy, and self-interest of individuals over groups or collectives.