The Ability of Groups to Exclude Outsiders from Participating in the Group

question 53

Multiple Choice

The ability of groups to exclude outsiders from participating in the group or enjoying group resources is referred to as ______.

• A)social exclusion
• B)social closure
• C)factioning
• D)cliquishness

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