Which of the Following Statements Apply to Alinsky's Strategies in Community

question 14

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements apply to Alinsky's strategies in community development?

• A) it is based on the notion of fighting oppression through the process of encouraging critical consciousness
• B) his strategies are pacifist in nature by building sustainable healing processes
• C) achieving civil rights is the mainstay for fighting oppression
• D) it is based on confrontational tactics to apply pressure to the opposition
• E) his tactics are based on workers' rights to demand what is due them in the workplace

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Definitions:

Partially and Immediately

Refers to an action or process that is done to some extent but not completely, and without any delay.

Continuously and Immediately

Refers to actions or processes that occur without interruption and begin without delay.

Positive Reinforcement

The application or addition of a stimulus that increases or maintains the probability of some behaviour.

Negative Reinforcement

A behavioral psychology concept where the removal of an unfavorable outcome or stimulus strengthens a desired behavior.