A Constructive Response to Dissatisfaction Over Some Urban Community Policy

question 19

Multiple Choice

A constructive response to dissatisfaction over some urban community policy may involve both a passive and an active component.An example would be

• A)voting against a policy and then, if it is approved, organizing demonstrations against it.
• B)failing to vote and moving to another community.
• C)leaving the jurisdiction and doing campaign work.
• D)refusing to vote and opting for a privatized alternative to government service.

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Definitions:

Self-Esteem Crisis

occurs when an individual experiences a significant decrease in confidence and self-worth, often triggered by perceived failures or criticism.

Social Crutch

An object or activity used to alleviate social anxiety or facilitate social interactions.

Symbolic Self-Completion Theory

A psychological theory suggesting that people who have an incomplete self-definition in a certain area strive to acquire social symbols associated with the desired identity to appear complete.

Extended Self

The concept that individuals define themselves in part by their possessions and the environment around them, reflecting their identity and personal values.