Which Model of Power Relations Suggests That Society Is Ruled

question 64

Multiple Choice

Which model of power relations suggests that society is ruled by a small group of individuals who share a common set of political and economic interests?

• A) pluralist model
• B) elite model
• C) functionalist model
• D) interactionist model

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Definitions:

Respondent Behavior

A type of behavior that occurs as an automatic response to a specific stimulus, without voluntary control.

Pleasant Stimulus

An external factor that induces a positive emotional response or feeling of pleasure.

Positive Reinforcer

A stimulus when presented after a response increases the probability of that response being repeated, by providing a desirable effect or satisfying a need.

Negative Reinforcer

An unpleasant stimulus that, when removed after a behavior, increases the likelihood of that behavior being repeated.