The Trobriand Islanders Have Relatively Equal Access to Economic Resources

question 20

Multiple Choice

The Trobriand Islanders have relatively equal access to economic resources and power, but some social groups do have unequal access to prestige. What type of society do they represent?

• A) ranked
• B) egalitarian
• C) a class society
• D) a caste society

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Definitions:

Destructively Obedient

Following orders without moral consideration, leading to harmful actions that the individual might not ordinarily commit.

Legitimate Authority Figures

Individuals who are recognized and respected for having lawful or moral power and control within a given context.

Electric Shocks

A sudden discharge of electrical energy through a part of the body, often used for medical therapy or as a laboratory method of study.

Obedience Studies

Research exploring the extent to which individuals comply with the commands of an authority figure, famously exemplified by Stanley Milgram's experiments.