Which Sociological Concept Refers to a Number of Weak Social

question 53

Multiple Choice

Which sociological concept refers to a number of weak social ties among persons who have little common identity and little interaction?

• A) primary group
• B) triad
• C) network
• D) dyad

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Definitions:

Antecedent

An event or condition that precedes and triggers a behavior or action in the context of behavior analysis.

Edward Lee Thorndike

An American psychologist best known for his work in comparative psychology and the theory of connectionism, emphasizing the role of practice and reward in learning.

Puzzle Box

An experimental apparatus designed by Edward Thorndike to study trial-and-error learning in animals.

Conditioned Response

A learned response to a previously neutral stimulus after it has been repeatedly paired with an unconditioned stimulus.