Many Sociologists Argue That Large Numbers of Americans Are Dissatisfied

question 50

Multiple Choice

Many sociologists argue that large numbers of Americans are dissatisfied with the U.S.political system today because

• A) the capitalist economies have failed to generate sufficient wealth compared with other economic systems.
• B) the United States has a worse record of civil rights abuse than most underdeveloped states.
• C) even though capitalist economies have proved to generate more wealth than any other type of economic system,that wealth is unevenly distributed.
• D) more people are unemployed today than ever before in the United States.

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Definitions:

Invincibility Fable

A cognitive bias commonly found in adolescents, where they believe themselves to be immune to dangers and risks that affect others.

Deductive Reasoning

A logical process in which a conclusion follows necessarily from the set of premises, moving from general principles to specific instances.

Hypothetical Thought

Cognitive processes that involve exploring possibilities, imagining outcomes, and thinking about situations that are not directly experienced.

Acute Self-Consciousness

An intense awareness of oneself, often accompanied by feelings of scrutiny and evaluation by others.