Sometimes People Will Comment That It Is a "Small World

question 95

Multiple Choice

Sometimes people will comment that it is a "small world" when they coincidentally meet the friend of a friend. Research into the "small world problem" demonstrates that

• A) networks do not reach as far as was believed in the past.
• B) employment agencies are more effective than networks at directing people toward jobs.
• C) social networking is a thing of the past; it is now out of date.
• D) networks make the world seem a lot smaller than many might think.

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