What Is the Concept of the "Ratchet Effect

question 15

Multiple Choice

What is the concept of the "ratchet effect" ?

• A)It refers to the idea that humans continually improve on improvements,that they do not go backward or revert to a previous state
• B)It is a psychological process that is considered to be true for some people of some cultures but not for others
• C)It is a psychological process that is found to be true or applicable for all people of all cultures
• D)It is a process of learning about and being indoctrinated into a culture

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Definitions:

Demographic Transition Theory

Argument that countries pass through a consistent sequence of population patterns linked to the degree of development and ending with a low birth and death rate.

Social Change

Significant alteration over time in behavior patterns and cultural values and norms of a society.

Innovations

The introduction or creation of new ideas, methods, products, or services that bring change or improvement.

Social Conflict

Disagreements and tension between groups within society often arising from differing interests, values, or desires for power.