David Riesman described other-directed social character as which of the following?

a. openness tothe latest fashions and fads
b. rigid conformity to established ways of life
c. being highly individualistic
d. All of these responses are correct.


a

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A. id and ego B. subordinate and superordinate C. mind and self D. dyads and triads

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a. status (prestige) and power b. mobility and stagnation c. possessions and investments d. worth and perception of worth

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