Conflict Theorists Emphasize That the Policies of the American Government

question 108

Multiple Choice

Conflict theorists emphasize that the policies of the American government

• A)help the powerful and wealthy.
• B)are significantly contributing to the stabilization of family structure in response to pressures from the religious right to maintain family values.
• C)are gradually reducing the forces in American society that contribute to divorce and unwed pregnancy.
• D)serve the interests of lower-income families more than middle-income families.

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Definitions:

Drive Succeed

The inner motivation or desire to achieve success in one's endeavors or pursuits.

Defer Gratification

The process of resisting the temptation of an immediate reward in preference for a later reward.

Inhibit Impulse

The psychological mechanism through which an individual restrains or controls their instincts or desires.

Goal-directed Behaviors

Represents actions that are performed with a specific outcome or goal in mind.