There Is a Small Group of People in Town Who

question 33

Multiple Choice

There is a small group of people in town who seem to have all the money and make all the rules. The rules they make (especially around employment) are intended to ensure they continue to have all the money. Which theoretical perspective would be most effective to analyze the activities in this town?

• A)structural functionalism
• B)feminist theory
• C) conflict theory
• D) Anomie

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Definitions:

Cannon-Bard Theory

The theory that an emotion-arousing stimulus simultaneously triggers (1) physiological responses and (2) the subjective experience of emotion.

Physiological Arousal

A state of physical alertness and activation that is often a response to a stimulus or emotional state.

William James

A pioneering American psychologist and philosopher known for his contributions to pragmatism and functionalism and as the father of American psychology.

Physiological Arousal

Physical states of alertness or excitement, often associated with increased heart rate, respiration, and energy, in response to stimuli.