Social cohesion refers to...

• A. The creation of new job roles due to AI
• B. The degree to which members of a community feel connected, trust one another, and share a sense of belonging
• C. The rate of technology adoption
• D. The distribution of AI costs

Answer: (B)

Social cohesion describes how tightly knit a community is, captured by the extent to which members feel connected, trust one another, and share a sense of belonging. This focus on social bonds and mutual trust distinguishes it from economic or technological metrics. The option about creating new job roles due to AI is about labor market impact, not social bonds. The rate of technology adoption speaks to diffusion, not how people relate to each other. The distribution of AI costs concerns equity and who bears costs, not the strength of social ties. Therefore, the description that centers on connectedness, trust, and belonging best captures what social cohesion means.