What Is the Focus of the Conflict Theory Approach to Group

question 130

Multiple Choice

What is the focus of the conflict theory approach to group conformity?

• A) the ways that individuals can be mobilized to achieve group goals
• B) the interpretations that group members can make of group goals
• C) the ways that group inequalities can be strengthened by conformity
• D) the ways that groups attempt to maximize the benefits that accrue to them

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Definitions:

Walter Cannon

Walter Cannon was a physiologist who coined the term "fight or flight response" and made significant contributions to the understanding of the physiological response to stress.

Physiological Reactions

Physical responses of the body to internal or external stimuli, such as increased heart rate or sweating.

Emotional Reactions

Immediate responses to stimuli or events that are characterized by strong feelings, ranging from joy and love to anger and fear.

Sympathetic Arousal

The state of heightened physiological activity that prepares the body for action, part of the "fight or flight" response.