A Majority of the People in the State of Trecova

question 6

Multiple Choice

A majority of the people in the state of Trecova value hard work and industriousness.They regard welfare schemes with disdain and oppose their existence.However,these schemes are welcomed by the poor and disadvantaged people who are not capable of doing much labor.This difference in interest creates a clash between the two groups and becomes a social problem.This social problem has developed because of ________.

• A)deviation from norms
• B)misuse of power
• C)influential interest groups
• D)differences between subcultures

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Definitions:

Decision Criteria

An organism’s rule for how much evidence it needs before responding.

False Alarms

Instances where an anticipated negative outcome or threat is signaled but does not actually materialize.

Pattern Theory

suggests that sensory information is represented in the brain as patterns of neural firing, which are recognized and interpreted based on learned experiences.

Sensory Qualities

Characteristics of objects or events that are perceived by the senses, such as taste, smell, sound, touch, and sight.