A Flaw in Pluralism Theory Is the Fact That

question 4

Multiple Choice

A flaw in pluralism theory is the fact that

• A)the interest group system is unrepresentative because some interests are far better organized and more powerful than others.
• B)the public interest is never served by policies that promote special interests.
• C)larger groups always prevail politically over smaller groups.
• D)political parties better represent different interests than do interest groups.
• E)All these answers are correct.

Recognize the importance of cultural and contextual factors in defining abnormal behavior.

Identify the criteria used to determine abnormality.

Comprehend the impact of societal norms on the labeling of behavior as abnormal.

Acknowledge the continuum model of abnormality and its implications for diagnosis.

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Definitions:

Hedonic Continuum

A spectrum that represents the range of experiences from pain to pleasure, underlying the principle that behaviors are motivated by the desire to increase pleasure and decrease pain.

Intensity

The magnitude or strength of a particular attribute, such as physical force, emotional feeling, or effort.

Duration

The length of time that something lasts or continues.

Sign

An object, quality, or event whose presence or occurrence indicates the probable presence or occurrence of something else.