Most of Latin America's Peasants

question 25

Multiple Choice

Most of Latin America's peasants

• A) remain illiterate but have developed a keen interest in regional politics.
• B) continue to have little or no interest in politics expecting the very small elite to continue to make all the rules and laws.
• C) have voiced an interest in moving to the cities, if they could only be sure they could find jobs.
• D) still have the specter of slavery haunting them, since they often still work on the same farms and plantations as their ancestors.
• E) strongly resent those who live in the cities and view them with condescension.

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Definitions:

Central Self-goals

Objectives or aspirations that are at the core of an individual's identity and purpose, guiding their behavior and influencing their decision-making.

Social Identities

The portion of an individual's self-concept derived from perceived membership in a relevant social group.

Internal Focus

Directing attention towards internal cues or feelings, such as bodily sensations or thoughts, rather than external stimuli.

Self-awareness Theory

A psychological theory suggesting that when individuals focus their attention on themselves, they evaluate and compare their behavior to their internal standards and values.