What Is One of the Weaknesses in the Conflict Theory

question 100

Multiple Choice

What is one of the weaknesses in the conflict theory of stratification?

• A) The theory ignores such factors as personal choice.
• B) Conflict theory does not take into account ethnic differences.
• C) Conflict theory overemphasizes intellectual and physical abilities.
• D) The theory ignores the importance of globalization.

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Definitions:

Stimulus Generalization

The process by which a response conditioned to a specific stimulus becomes triggered by stimuli that are similar but not identical to the original stimulus.

Disinhibition

The reduction of restraint or inhibition which can lead to the expression of behaviors normally kept under control.

Renewal Effect

The phenomenon where extinguished responses reappear when the context or environment is changed after extinction.

Negative Reinforcement

A process in operant conditioning where a response is strengthened by the removal or avoidance of an unpleasant stimulus.