Which Criterion Is Used to Classify Groups

question 41

Multiple Choice

Which criterion is used to classify groups?

• A) membership
• B) strength of social tie
• C) type of contact
• D) attraction
• E) all of the above

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Definitions:

Convergent Thinking

A cognitive process where the focus is on arriving at a single, correct solution to a problem.

Functional Analysis

A study aimed at understanding the purpose or role of an entity or behavior within a system, often used in psychology to understand the causes of behavior.

Functional Fixedness

Functional fixedness is a cognitive bias that limits a person to using an object only in the way it is traditionally used, which can hinder the solving of new problems.

Positive Transfer

The beneficial effect of past learning on the acquisition of new knowledge or skills.