Frederick Works in a University, Studying the Extent to Which

question 23

Multiple Choice

Frederick works in a university, studying the extent to which individuals depend on others to produce most of the goods they need to sustain their lives. He is struck by the fact that many people could not survive in the modern world because they simply do not have the knowledge to carry out certain basic tasks, such as growing food. The process that Frederick studies is known to sociologists as:

• A) class conflict.
• B) scarcity society.
• C) economic interdependence.
• D) informal economy.

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Definitions:

Existential Therapy

A psychotherapeutic approach focusing on individual freedom, choice, and the search for meaning, often addressing existential concerns.

Responsibility

is the state or fact of having a duty to deal with something or of having control over someone.

Condemned to Be Free

A philosophical concept, often associated with existentialism, highlighting the idea that individuals are responsible for their own actions and the freedom of choice can be a source of anguish.

Central Concern

The primary or most significant issue at hand in a therapeutic, discussion, or problem-solving context.