The term hierarchy refers to

a. a situation in which higher species such as men will always be in control of lower species such as animals.

b. a condition in which the weak must die so the strong can survive.

c. a team in which everyone is equal and has to pull his or her own weight.

d. a power structure in which each member knows his or her own place.

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9 December, 06:08

The term hierarchy refers to

a. a situation in which higher species such as men will always be in control of lower species such as animals.

b. a condition in which the weak must die so the strong can survive.

c. a team in which everyone is equal and has to pull his or her own weight.

d. a power structure in which each member knows his or her own place.

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Abel Mcgrath · Answer 1

The correct answer is d. a power structure in which each member knows his or her own place.

This does not necessarily mean that it is either a good or a bad thing. An example of positive hierarchy would be in a household where parents are above children and decide for them because the children are too small.