Social change is more likely in urban areas than rural for all of the following reasons EXCEPT

a. Because of the large number of people in urban areas there is a variety of opinions and lifestyles
b. Greater freedom and independence in urban areas encourages antiestablishment ideas
c. The fact that so many people share the same view of the world
d. Social control is more difficult since it is less likely that local officials will know everyone


ANS: c

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