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:

Inspect

To look at something or someone carefully in order to detect faults or understand the details.

Objects

Physical items or entities that can be perceived by human senses and have a defined shape or form.

Cerebrum

The largest part of the human brain, responsible for voluntary motor functions, sensory perception, thought, reasoning, and memory.

Auditory Cortex

The part of the brain that is responsible for processing auditory information.