Describe How Collective Action Theory and Relative Deprivation Theory Each

question 41

Essay

Describe how collective action theory and relative deprivation theory each explain the fact that it is not usually the most disadvantaged groups in society that engage in social movements.

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Definitions:

Fuzzy Trace Theory

States that memory is best understood by considering two types of memory representations: (1) verbatim memory trace; and (2) fuzzy trace, or gist. According to this theory, older children’s better memory is attributed to the fuzzy traces created by extracting the gist of information.

Verbatim Memory Trace

The detailed and precise recall of exact details, such as words or images, from memory.

Grist

Material or ideas ready to be used or turned into something valuable.

Three-dimensional

Pertaining to or having length, width, and depth.