Evolutionary theory is of the view that society like biological organisms moves from___________?
Correct answer: B. simple to complex
- A. complex to simple
- B. simple to complex
- C. Complex to more complex
- D. None of these
Explanation
Classical evolutionary theory compares social development with biological evolution and generally describes movement from simple forms to increasingly complex forms. The other options either reverse this direction or do not provide the standard starting point.
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