Dominique asked 10 people for referrals, and each of them knows five others who might be able to help, so Dominique now has the potential of support from 60 people. This phenomenon is known as
A) the chain network
B) the six degrees of separation hypothesis
C) acculturation
D) referent power

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The six degrees of separation hypothesis suggests that any two people in the world are connected by at most six other people. In this scenario, Dominique received referrals from 10 people, who each know five others. This means that Dominique potentially has access to 60 people through these connections, supporting the idea of the six degrees of separation.

Dominique Asked 10 People for Referrals, and Each of Them