Those Who Make Dispositional Attributions Regarding Poverty and Unemployment Tend

question 39

Multiple Choice

Those who make dispositional attributions regarding poverty and unemployment tend to adopt political positions that:

• A)offer direct support to the poor.
• B)are unsympathetic to the poor.
• C)tend to blame the environment for their problems.
• D)are more neutral regarding poverty and unemployment.

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Definitions:

Parsons

Refers to Talcott Parsons, an influential American sociologist known for his work on the social action theory and the development of functionalism.

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.