What Would Be an Example of a Precipitating Factor in Neil

question 44

Multiple Choice

What would be an example of a precipitating factor in Neil Smelser's theory of social movements?

• A) Tunisian street vendor Mohamed Bouazizi setting himself on fire in protest of the local police confiscating his wares
• B) demonstration and riots in Tunisia
• C) the spread of social movements labeled the Arab Spring
• D) the overthrow of Libyan leader Muammar al-Gaddafi

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Definitions:

Self-Defamation

The act of damaging one's own reputation by speaking or acting in a way that reflects negatively upon oneself.

Self-Enhancing Bias

The motivation to maintain moderately positive beliefs about oneself, which is reflected in a tendency to make comparisons of oneself to people who are similar.

Internalization

is the process by which individuals consciously or unconsciously incorporate the values, attitudes, or norms of others into their own belief system.

Prosocial Behavior

Actions that are intended to benefit others, including behaviors like helping, sharing, and cooperating.