Advocates of Social Darwinism Believed That

question 18

Multiple Choice

Advocates of Social Darwinism believed that

• A) the government should use its power to tax to bring about a more equitable distribution of wealth.
• B) the government should protect the weak in society by regulating industry.
• C) wealth is a mark of well-deserved power and responsibility.
• D) wealth carries no responsibilities except to get more of it.

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Definitions:

Credibility

The quality of being trusted and believed in.

Consistency

Consistency refers to the quality of achieving a level of performance or behavior that does not vary greatly in quality over time.

Persuader

An individual or entity that uses communication and argumentation techniques to influence others' beliefs, attitudes, or actions.

Cognitive Dissonance

A psychological phenomenon where there is discomfort or mental conflict due to holding contradictory beliefs or attitudes, leading to an internal push for resolution.