A Number of Factors Increase the Probability That a Behavior

question 220

Multiple Choice

A number of factors increase the probability that a behavior will be imitated. Which of the following is NOT one of the factors?

• A)if you lack confidence in your own abilities in a particular situation
• B)if the situation is unfamiliar or ambiguous
• C)if you have been rewarded for imitating the same behavior in the past
• D)if the people to be imitated are indifferent or uncaring and seldom get rewarded

Understand the importance of considering both macro and microsociological perspectives to fully analyze social phenomena.

Acknowledge the importance of sociological research in challenging everyday assumptions and expanding our understanding of social reality.

Recognize the relevance of sociology in analyzing contemporary social issues, including changes in family structures, media influence, and occupational segregation by gender.

Learn how sociology integrates various approaches, such as qualitative and quantitative research methods, to study society.

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Definitions:

Commonalities

Features or characteristics that are shared by different groups or things.

Cultural Value

The shared beliefs, norms, and practices that shape the social behaviors and expectations within a specific group or society.

Individualism

A social philosophy advocating for individual autonomy over the control of the collective or government.

Social Framework

The structure of societal norms, values, and institutions that shapes the interactions and behaviors of groups and individuals within a community.