From a Sociological Perspective, Which of the Following Is NOT

question 56

Multiple Choice

From a sociological perspective, which of the following is NOT a potential shortcoming in Samuel Huntington's theory?

• A) It oversimplifies the mix of cultures around the world.
• B) None of the civilizations he identified has a dominant racial group.
• C) It does not take into account inequalities of income and power that exist in many cultures.
• D) None of the civilizations he identified has a single, unified culture.

Identify the impact of gender on humor preferences and perceptions.

Describe individual differences in reliance on unconscious defense mechanisms.

Understand the predominant unconscious defense mechanisms among children.

Analyze the findings of research on Freud's theory of humor.

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Definitions:

Franz Mesmer

An 18th-century physician best known for developing what he called "animal magnetism" and what later became known as mesmerism, a precursor to hypnotism.

Theodore Sarbin

An American psychologist and professor known for his work in the development of narrative psychology.

Hypnosis

A trance-like state of focused attention and increased suggestibility, often used for therapeutic purposes.

Fantasy

An imaginative or fanciful thought, not grounded in reality, often serving as a mental escape from mundane or stressful scenarios.