Group Conflict Theory Begins with Which of the Following Assumptions

question 67

Multiple Choice

Group conflict theory begins with which of the following assumptions?

• A)The more complex a society becomes,the greater the probability that there will be culture conflict.
• B)The law is a codification of mutually agreed upon societal norms and values.
• C)The State acts in the long-term interests of capitalism as a whole.
• D)There will always be conflict between groups in society.

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Definitions:

Collective Behavior

The actions, thoughts, and feelings of a relatively spontaneous and unstructured group of people in response to common influences or objectives.

Malthusian Theory

A principle stating that population growth tends to outpace resource growth, leading to periods of famine, disease, and conflict as natural checks on population.

Population Growth

The increase in the number of individuals in a population, influenced by factors like birth rates, death rates, immigration, and emigration.

Infant Mortality

The death of children under the age of one year, measured as the number of such deaths per 1,000 live births in a given year.