As Societies Develop They Become Larger and More Complex

question 37

Multiple Choice

As societies develop they become larger and more complex.The number of institutions and roles proliferate.Due to the sheer scale of the society,face-to-face interaction becomes less viable as a means of communication.This leads to:

• A)the creation of new life forms
• B)the disorganization of society
• C)increased competition for scarce social resources
• D)the need for new means of coordinating the operation of society
• E)increased competition for scarce cultural resources

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