Which of the Following, According to Hofstede, Is Characteristic of Societies

question 39

Multiple Choice

Which of the following, according to Hofstede, is characteristic of societies with high power distance?

• A)Inequalities between different classes in society are not allowed to develop.
• B)The government uses taxation and social welfare programs to reduce inequality.
• C)Inequalities in the well-being of individuals are due to their work achievements.
• D)The gap between the rich and poor is very large.
• E)Resources are communal and accessible to all members of society.

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Definitions:

Operant Conditioning

A method of learning that employs rewards and punishments for behavior, which leads to changes in voluntary behavior.

Compulsions

Actions or thoughts that a person is compelled to repeat due to an obsession, or in response to strict rules that have to be followed precisely.

Compulsion

An irresistible urge to behave in a certain way, especially against one's conscious wishes.

Checking Locks

A behavior often associated with obsessive-compulsive disorder, characterized by the compulsive need to repeatedly check if doors are locked.