Which of the Following Is the Strongest Factor in Predicting

question 86

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the strongest factor in predicting which groups in society receive the most benefits from government's social policies?

• A) groups that make up the largest percentage of the population
• B) groups that are the most politically powerful
• C) groups that have the largest membership
• D) groups that are made up of people who cannot help themselves, like children or the elderly
• E) groups that provide the most to government through their tax dollars

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Definitions:

Repression

A defense mechanism where uncomfortable thoughts, feelings, or desires are unconsciously pushed out of conscious awareness.

Suppression

The deliberate, or conscious, placing of certain ideas, impulses, or images out of awareness.

NREM Sleep

A state of sleep characterized by non-rapid eye movements, playing a major role in physical and mental restoration.

REM Sleep

A phase of sleep characterized by rapid eye movements, heightened brain activity, and dreaming, considered crucial for emotional regulation and memory consolidation.