The Importance of Weak Ties in a Social System Is

question 67

Multiple Choice

The importance of weak ties in a social system is demonstrated by their ________.

• A) bridging function
• B) social contagion
• C) momentum effect
• D) diffusion of responsibility

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Definitions:

Stimulus

An external event or condition that influences an organism's behavior or physiological response.

Response

A reaction or reply to a stimulus or situation.

Conditioned Stimulus

A neutral stimulus that, once linked with an unconditioned stimulus, ultimately initiates a conditioned response.

Unconditioned Response

An automatic, natural reaction to a stimulus that occurs without prior learning or conditioning.