In Defining a Social Problem, C

question 16

Multiple Choice

In defining a social problem, C. Wright Mills focuses on

• A) personal issues that individuals are unhappy about and want to discuss with a professional.
• B) problems that affect a large number of people and is a topic deemed worthy of societal intervention in the form of programs, laws, and/or policies.
• C) individual struggles that the larger society thinks are unimportant but that cause even a small number of people to suffer.
• D) public issues that are often debated as to whether they have positive or negative impacts on society.

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Definitions:

Trait Theorist

A trait theorist is a psychologist who studies and categorizes human personality characteristics into key qualities that predict behavior and psychological functioning.

Personality Inventory

A tool or questionnaire used in psychology to assess personality traits and characteristics of an individual.

Projective Test

A psychological assessment tool that involves interpreting ambiguous stimuli, thought to reveal hidden emotions and internal conflicts.

Athletic Incompetence

A perceived or actual lack of skill in physical sports activities.