Which of the Following Conclusions BEST Illustrates Use of the Sociological

question 131

Multiple Choice

Which of the following conclusions BEST illustrates use of the sociological imagination?

• A)Jody's parents are getting a divorce because they do not love each other anymore.
• B)Helen is not attending college because her parents do not have enough money to pay her expenses.
• C)Tony's college failure illustrates problems of inner-city children whose schools inadequately prepare them for the rigor of college courses.
• D)Megan has to request welfare payments because she lost her job.

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Definitions:

Collectivistic Country

Describes a nation or society that prioritizes communal goals and values interdependence among its members over individual achievements.

Terror Management Theory

A social psychology concept suggesting humans have anxiety about death, leading us to seek symbolic or actual immortality through our cultures and self-esteem.

Hierarchy Of Goals

The idea that goals are organized hierarchically from very abstract goals to very concrete goals, with the latter serving the former.

Self-Direction

The ability to set one's own goals and make decisions independently, guiding one's own life path.