The Focus of Social Problems Work Differs from That of Social

question 26

Multiple Choice

The focus of social problems work differs from that of social problems claimsmaking or policymaking in that it tends to be

• A)more objective because it involves real people.
• B)slower because it requires more activity.
• C)narrower because it focuses on practical problems.
• D)more difficult because it involves more people.e.all of the above

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Definitions:

Error Management Theory

The idea that both men and women seek to minimize the most costly type of error, but that men’s and women’s goals, and hence worst errors, differ.

Certainty Effect

In decision making, the greater weight given to definite outcomes than to probabilities.

Reactance Theory

A psychological theory suggesting that people have a negative reaction to restrictions on their personal freedoms, often resulting in a motivation to regain those freedoms.

Status Quo Bias

The preference to keep things the way they are rather than change.