Which of the Following Statements,if True,would Undermine the Theory of Pluralism

question 8

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements,if true,would undermine the theory of pluralism?

• A) Members of Congress have become increasingly dependent on political action committee (PAC) contributions to fund their campaigns.
• B) Political action committees (PACs) are not always successful in securing favorable government policies.
• C) Individuals with shared grievances do not always come together to form interest groups.
• D) The number of interest groups with lobbyists in Washington, D.C., has increased over the past several decades.

Understand the role of environmental context in cognitive development.

Grasp Vygotsky's concept of scaffolding and the Zone of Proximal Development.

Comprehend the basics of habituation and dishabituation in infant cognitive development.

Recognize the emergence of object permanence and its relation to Piaget's stages.

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Definitions:

Manifest Conflict

A conflict that is openly expressed or visible, as opposed to being hidden or suppressed.

Conflict Perceptions

The way individuals recognize and understand the presence of a dispute or disagreement.

Conflict Emotions

The feelings and emotional states that arise during a conflict, influencing people's behavior and outcomes.

Cohesiveness

The degree to which members of a group are attracted to each other and motivated to stay in the group, fostering unity and teamwork.