Which of the Following Statements Represents a Constructionist Orientation Toward

question 16

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements represents a constructionist orientation toward social reality?

• A) The high degree of nurturing behavior among women is an inherent characteristic of all females.
• B) What you see is what you get; reality is what you can see and touch.
• C) The formal organizations and social roles we observe flow from the natural order of the world.
• D) Divisions among people by race, gender, and similar categories are not real; they are social inventions.

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Definitions:

Nazis

Members of the National Socialist German Workers' Party, a far-right political party in Germany led by Adolf Hitler from 1920 to 1945, responsible for the Holocaust and World War II atrocities.

Attitude

A settled way of thinking or feeling about someone or something, typically reflected in a person's behavior.

Explicit

Information or content that is stated clearly and in detail, leaving no room for confusion or interpretation.

Implicit

Implied or understood though not directly expressed; involving attitudes, beliefs, or reactions that are automatic and unconscious.