The Nobleman De Tocqueville Argued That in a Democracy

question 73

Multiple Choice

The nobleman de Tocqueville argued that in a democracy

• A) one might eventually develop vulgar hedonism, an interest in possessions rather than interest in the public good.
• B) the majority would retain its concern for protecting the individual and the individual's beliefs.
• C) local government will remain secure, for citizens would rarely have occasion to surrender their power to the central government.
• D) one need not be concerned about the tyranny of the majority.
• E) natural privileges are ignored much to the detriment of society.

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Definitions:

Atkinson and Shiffrin

Known for proposing the multi-store model of memory, which describes how information is transferred from sensory memory, to short-term memory, and finally to long-term memory.

Penfield and Freud

Refers to no direct association as Penfield was a neurosurgeon known for his work on the human brain, and Freud was a psychoanalyst famous for his theories on the unconscious mind; however, both contributed significantly to the understanding of human psychology.

Short-term Memory

A component of human memory system capable of holding a small amount of information in an active, readily available state for a short period of time.

Cognitive Dissonance

The distress felt by a person due to the presence of two or more conflicting beliefs, ideas, or values within their mind simultaneously.