What Term Do Social Scientists Use to Describe the Phenomenon

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Multiple Choice

What term do social scientists use to describe the phenomenon of societies falling behind in dealing with new challenges resulting from rapid technological and social change?

• A) Cultural lag
• B) Globalization
• C) Social lag
• D) Managed advancement

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Definitions:

Stereotype

A widely held but fixed and oversimplified image or idea of a particular type of person or thing.

Mindlessness

A state of reduced cognitive awareness or engagement, where actions or reactions are performed habitually without thoughtful consideration.

Milgram's Obedience Study

A psychological experiment conducted by Stanley Milgram in the 1960s to study the extent to which individuals would obey an authority figure when instructed to perform acts conflicting with their personal conscience.

Learner

An individual engaged in acquiring knowledge, behaviors, skills, values, or preferences, often in an educational context.