People Usually Try to Escape the Situation Altogether When Caught

question 1

Multiple Choice

People usually try to escape the situation altogether when caught in a(n) ________ conflict.

• A) avoidance/avoidance
• B) approach/avoidance
• C) approach/approach
• D) double approach/avoidance

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Definitions:

Vested Interests

Veblen’s term to describe why privileged members of society resist change.

Veblen

Refers to Thorstein Veblen, an American economist and sociologist known for his critique of capitalism and the concept of "conspicuous consumption."

Privileged Members

Individuals or groups that enjoy special rights, advantages, or immunities within a society, often based on social, economic, or institutional bias.

Social Change

The alteration over time in the structure and functioning of societal norms and values, often resulting from shifts in cultural, economic, or political conditions.