Some Argue That It's Not Possible to Change Established Traditions

question 14

Multiple Choice

Some argue that it's not possible to change established traditions without risking destruction of society's systems,so we should leave the tradition of marriage alone.A plausible reply to this line is that:

• A)established traditions are invariably discriminatory.
• B)established traditions can never be reformed.
• C)this view implies that no social reforms should ever be undertaken,a perspective that would have disallowed,for example,the abolition of slavery.
• D)this view implies that traditions that have been discarded in the past should be reinstituted.

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Definitions:

Secondary Emotion

Emotions that are not primary and arise from the cognitive appraisal of a situation, often involving a combination of primary emotions and thought processes.

Background Emotion

Pertains to the subtle, persistent emotional states that are not the focal point of consciousness but influence mood and perception.

Secondary Emotion

An emotion that develops from primary emotions, involving a more complex mental processing, such as guilt, shame, or pride.

Delight

A high degree of pleasure or enjoyment that surprises or greatly pleases someone.