To Avoid Being Overly Influenced by a Good Story That

question 31

Multiple Choice

To avoid being overly influenced by a good story that may not have the facts to support it,you should do all of the following except ______________.

• A) make judgments about whether a person is creative and dependable within a few seconds of meeting that person
• B) ask for data to support the idea
• C) ask if the person can show completed projects that illustrate a track record in following through with ideas
• D) ask the person what kinds of failures and hurdles they have faced in the past and what they learned from the experiences

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Definitions:

Conflict Theory

A sociological perspective that views social life as a competition for scarce resources, emphasizing the role of power and inequality in causing social conflict and change.

Value-Added Theory

A sociological theory related to social movements, suggesting that certain conditions must be met for collective behavior to emerge, leading to social change.

White Racism

A form of racism that privileges white people over those of other racial backgrounds.

Social Control

The methods and strategies used by groups and societies to encourage conformity to norms and laws, ranging from informal sanctions to formalized legal systems.