Which of the Following Statements Is True

question 3

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true?

• A) Special interest groups are more likely to push for policies that increase the size of the economic pie than to increase their slice of the pie.
• B) Special interest groups are likely to push for policies that increase the size of their slice of the economic pie even if it means that the overall size of the economic pie will shrink.
• C) Special interest groups are more likely to favor policies that increase the size of their slice of the economic pie than policies that favor economic growth.
• D) a and c
• E) b and c

Evaluate the role of ingroup bias and outgroup hostility in sustaining social hierarchies.

Recognize the impact of social and cognitive biases on intergroup relations.

Analyze the role of mortality salience and terror management in shaping attitudes towards outgroups.

Understand the mechanisms through which prejudice and stereotypes can be transmitted across generations and within societies.

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Definitions:

Substantive Conflict

A disagreement over goals, resources, rewards, policies, or procedures that has a significant impact on the tasks or outcomes.

Emotional Conflict

A situation where a person experiences mixed feelings or emotions about a decision, situation, or person, leading to internal turmoil or struggle.

Proxemics

The study of human use of space and the effects that population density has on behavior, communication, and social interaction.

Interpersonal Space

The physical distance maintained between individuals during social interactions, which can vary based on cultural norms and personal preferences.