Which of the Following Represents a Challenge to the Behavioral

question 31

Multiple Choice

Which of the following represents a challenge to the behavioral revolution's assertion about the relationship between nondemocratic rule and modernization?

• A)One cannot find countries where capitalism and authoritarianism exist simultaneously.
• B)Authoritarianism can be found only alongside capitalism.
• C)Modernization's disruptive process can lead to nondemocratic rule.
• D)Many wealthy countries in the world are nondemocratic.
• E)The presence of a strong middle class has proven to be a key component of modernization.

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Definitions:

Functionalists

Sociologists who focus on how the various parts of society contribute to the whole, emphasizing the way that each part of a society functions to maintain stability and social order.

Conflict Theorists

Sociologists who view social life as a competition for limited resources and believe societal conflicts drive social change.

Human Behavior

A broad term encompassing all the actions and reactions of human beings, often studied in psychology and sociology.

Social Activism

Involvement in actions meant to bring about social change, and address inequalities or injustice within society.