Explain Co-Optation and Pre-Emption in Reference to Social Movements Using

question 44

Essay

Explain co-optation and pre-emption in reference to social movements using situations with details and examples for support.

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Definitions:

Emotional Volatility

Emotional volatility describes a state of rapid, often unpredictable changes in mood, ranging from extreme highs to profound lows, impacting one's behavior and well-being.

Autonomic Activity

The functions carried out by the autonomic nervous system, including involuntary processes like heart rate, digestion, respiratory rate, pupillary response, urination, and sexual arousal.

Adaptation-level Theory

A psychological theory suggesting that people adapt to their current conditions, so that their level of satisfaction is relative to their previous experiences.

Physiological Reactions

Bodily responses to internal or external stimuli, including heart rate, hormonal changes, and muscular tension.