The Process by Which a Society Settles Its Conflicts and Allocates

question 17

Multiple Choice

The process by which a society settles its conflicts and allocates the resulting benefits and costs is called

• A)politics.
• B)government.
• C)elitism.
• D)socialism.
• E)communism.

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Definitions:

Openness To Experience

A dimension of personality characterized by imagination, creativity, and a willingness to try new things.

Psychosexual Development

A Freudian theory proposing that childhood stages of development (oral, anal, phallic, latency, genital) are crucial for the formation of adult personality and behavior.

Sexual Calm

A state of tranquility and absence of sexual agitation or excitement, potentially reflecting a harmonious balance in one's sexual life or desires.

Defense Mechanisms

Strategies used to keep unconscious thoughts from the conscious mind.