In General, What Has the State-Centred Theory Contributed to Sociologists

question 57

Multiple Choice

In general, what has the state-centred theory contributed to sociologists' understandings of political power?

• A) that democratic politics is about compromise and the accommodation of group interests
• B) that despite compromise and accommodation, power is concentrated among high-status groups in society
• C) that despite the concentration of power in society, shifts in the distribution of power do occur
• D) that despite the influence of the distribution of power on political life, the state exerts a powerful independent influence

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Definitions:

Rogers

Carl Rogers, a prominent figure in humanistic psychology, known for his theory of personality and his method of client-centered therapy.

Psychosexual Stage

Psychosexual stages are a core element of Freudian theory, suggesting individuals pass through a series of stages associated with sexual pleasure focused on different parts of the body.

Sexual Interests

The specific sexual preferences or desires an individual has toward certain activities, behaviors, or types of people.

Genital

Pertains to the sexual organs; in psychosexual development, the genital stage is the last of Freud's stages, occurring from puberty onwards, focusing on mature sexual relationships.