Which of the Following Concepts Has Been Used to Explain

question 86

Multiple Choice

Which of the following concepts has been used to explain why some individuals are more willing than others to join a coalition?

• A)collective (i.e., social) identity
• B)secondary affiliation
• C)self-fulfilling prophecy
• D)social support
• E)socially based identity

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Definitions:

Personal Fable

A belief held by some adolescents that they are special, unique, and invulnerable.

Imaginary Audience

A psychological concept where an individual believes that their behavior or actions are the focus of others’ attention.

Free Radical Theory

A theory of aging that suggests oxidative stress caused by free radicals leads to cellular damage, contributing to the aging process.

Unstable Oxygen Molecules

Highly reactive atoms or groups of atoms, also known as free radicals, which can cause damage to cells through oxidation.