Oscar Lewis Was the First to Suggest That,because They Are

question 105

Multiple Choice

Oscar Lewis was the first to suggest that,because they are excluded from mainstream social life,the poor develop a way of life with fundamentally different values and goals,which makes it much less likely that they will ever join the middle class.This way of life is usually called:

• A) the culture of poverty.
• B) the invisibility of poverty.
• C) the social contract.
• D) oppression norms.

Grasp the historical development and theoretical underpinnings of psychology.

Discriminate between the humanistic perspective on human nature and other viewpoints.

Identify key organizations and influential figures in the development of psychology in Canada and globally.

Understand and differentiate between various schools of psychology, such as structuralism, functionalism, behaviorism, and humanism.

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Definitions:

Culture Production System

A framework that describes the processes through which societies create and distribute new cultural products, symbols, and meanings.

Cultivation Hypothesis

The theory that long-term exposure to media content can subtly shape viewers' perceptions of reality.

Cultural Formulation

An approach in psychiatry and psychology that considers the impact of cultural factors on an individual's health and behavior, aiding in diagnosis and treatment.

Reality Engineering

The practice of deliberately shaping the perception of reality through various means, often involving media, technology, or psychological techniques.