For the People George Packer Studied (In "Change the World")

question 2

Multiple Choice

For the people George Packer studied (in "Change the World") , the solution to many, if not most social, political, and economic problems lies in

• A) the transformation in the way people relate to and think about one another.
• B) new technology.
• C) the formation of mass social movements, similar to the modern civil rights movement.
• D) a better educational system and more education for more people.

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Definitions:

Purchasing Group

A consortium of buyers who pool their resources to buy goods or services collectively, typically to obtain lower prices.

Medical Practices

The professional activities and standards related to the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases, managed by health professionals.

Balance Theory

According to Heider, people prefer attitudes that are consistent with each other over those that are inconsistent. A person (P) tries to maintain consistency in attitudes to, and relationships with, other people (O) and elements of the environment (X).

Cognitions

The mental action or process of acquiring knowledge and understanding through thought, experience, and the senses.