A Sociologist Studies a Social Network in a Local Business

question 7

Multiple Choice

A sociologist studies a social network in a local business association and finds that business owner Marjorie has the quality of centrality.Accordingly,the sociologist expects Marjorie to

• A)have a higher number of alters in the local business district.
• B)influence the flow of information and resources in the business association.
• C)transfer her business networks into the political sphere.
• D)have more emotionally close ties with others.

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Definitions:

Conscious Mind

The aspect of mind that is aware of thoughts, feelings, and surroundings at any given moment.

Regression

A defense mechanism in psychoanalytic theory where an individual's behavior reverts to an earlier stage of development when faced with stress.

Fixation

An obsessive interest or feeling stuck at a particular stage of psychosexual development, according to Freud.

Repression

A psychological defense mechanism where distressing memories, thoughts, or impulses are excluded from conscious awareness.