Multiple choice general knowledge

Advocates of David Riesman's concept of modal personalities suggest that the tradition-oriented personality is most common in _________________ societies.

  1. small-scale

  2. culturally diverse large-scale

  3. all types of societies

  4. no types of societies

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Explanation

According to Riesman's theory, tradition-oriented personalities are most common in small-scale societies where social change is slow and traditions are strongly maintained. These societies emphasize conformity to established customs and values passed down through generations. Large-scale, diverse societies tend to produce other-directed personalities.