"Utilitarianism" Was a Nineteenth-Century Theory Which Claimed That

question 22

Multiple Choice

"Utilitarianism" was a nineteenth-century theory which claimed that

• A)laws should provide "the greatest good for the greatest number" of people.
• B)the government should control public utilities.
• C)public utilities should be private.
• D)the economy should utilize new technology.
• E)the economy should utilize people from all classes of society.

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Definitions:

Fixation

In psychology, an obsessive focus or attachment to an idea, object, or person, often at the expense of the development of other aspects of one's life.

Demonstrate

To show or prove something clearly through evidence or actions.

Threatening Impulses

Internal desires or drives that are perceived as dangerous or unacceptable, leading to anxiety or distress.

Defense Mechanism

Psychological strategies employed by the unconscious mind to manipulate, deny, or distort reality in order to defend against feelings of anxiety and unacceptable impulses.