Idealism Focuses on the Importance of Ideas in Determining Culture

question 36

Multiple Choice

Idealism focuses on the importance of ideas in determining culture. Idealists assert that the components of needs and the resources to meet them are

• A) constructed by the government.
• B) determined by human instinct.
• C) socially constructed.
• D) individually constructed.

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Definitions:

Conscientiousness

A personality trait characterized by diligence, carefulness, thoroughness, self-discipline, and the desire to do tasks well.

Organized

Being systematically arranged or structured, especially in a way that enables efficient operation or retrieval of information.

Psychosocial Stage

A concept in Erik Erikson's theory that describes eight stages through which a healthily developing human should pass from infancy to late adulthood.

Generativity Versus Stagnation

A stage in Erik Erikson's theory of psychosocial development where middle-aged adults face the challenge of contributing to society and helping the next generation or facing stagnation.