Major Problems Facing the Soviet System, in the View of Gorbachev

question 53

Multiple Choice

Major problems facing the Soviet system, in the view of Gorbachev, included

• A) low agricultural productivity, which he compared to that of high-achieving Canadian farmers.
• B) the unexpected reappearance of collective patriotism among the ninety-two ethnic groups in the Soviet Union.
• C) the demand of conservative members of the military and political elite to bring about changes they felt necessary to protect social stability and their statuses.
• D) the United States threat to use nuclear weapons against Communist Cuba.
• E) hyperinflation as the consequence of the Soviet Union's consumer boom.

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Definitions:

Social Loafing

A situation in which people put in less effort towards reaching a goal when they are part of a group compared to when they are working solo.

Conformity

is the behavioral change to align with the norms or standards of a group, often influenced by peer pressure or the desire to fit in.

Unusual

Deviating from what is typical or expected, often attracting attention because of its distinctiveness or strangeness.

Ordinary

Commonplace or standard, not special or exceptional.