Which of the Following Is an Example of Externally Caused

question 104

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of externally caused behavior?

• A) An employee is late to work because he was partying late and overslept.
• B) An employee is late because of a flat tire.
• C) An employee was fired because he violated a company policy.
• D) An employee was promoted because he was hard working.
• E) An employee died from lung cancer after excessive tobacco use.

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Definitions:

Weber

Max Weber, a German sociologist, who contributed significantly to the development of sociology, especially in the areas of bureaucracy, social stratification, and the study of religion.

Social Status

refers to the position or rank of a person or group within the social hierarchy, determined by factors such as wealth, occupation, education, and family background.

Closed Systems

A system with limited exchanges of matter or energy with its environment, constrained by fully controlled boundaries.

Ascribed Characteristics

Traits that individuals are born with or that are assigned to them by others, including race, ethnicity, and gender, that significantly affect their social experiences.