The Maxim "If We Define Situations as Real, They Are

question 13

Multiple Choice

The maxim "If we define situations as real, they are real in their consequences" is most consistent with ______.

• A) the structural functional paradigm
• B) the order paradigm
• C) the conflict paradigm
• D) a self-fulfilling prophecy

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Definitions:

Ethics Double-check

A process or step taken to ensure that actions, decisions, or policies adhere to ethical standards and principles.

Bounded Rationality

The concept that when individuals make decisions, their rationality is limited by the information they have, the cognitive limitations of their minds, and the finite amount of time they have to make a decision.

Intellectual Capital

Refers to the intangible value of a business, representing the sum of its knowledge, skills, inventions, and connections.

Availability Heuristic

A mental shortcut that relies on immediate examples that come to mind when evaluating a specific topic, concept, method, or decision.