When People Join Social Movements Based on Their Evaluations of What

question 45

Multiple Choice

When people join social movements based on their evaluations of what they think they should have compared with what others have, they are employing which of the following theories to explain the movement?

• A) anomie theory
• B) estrangement theory
• C) alienation theory
• D) relative deprivation theory

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Definitions:

Budget Constraint

The representation of all the combinations of goods and services that a consumer can afford to buy with their income at given prices.

Utility

An indicator of the contentment or joy people experience from consuming products and services.

Indifference Curve

A graph showing different bundles of goods between which a consumer is indifferent, highlighting combinations that provide the same level of utility to the consumer.

Total Utility

The total gratification or enjoyment a customer receives from using a specific amount of products or services.