One Challenge of __________ Approach Is That Many Americans Tend

question 26

Multiple Choice

One challenge of __________ approach is that many Americans tend to identify as middle class,even if they are too poor or too rich to qualify.

• A)an anecdotal
• B)a scientific
• C)an objective
• D)a subjective

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Definitions:

Utilitarian Function

A concept in psychology suggesting that attitudes serve a practical function for individuals, helping them to avoid pain or achieve pleasurable outcomes.

Ego-Defensive Function

A psychological mechanism in which individuals protect their self-esteem or ego from being threatened by unpleasant realities or by rationalizing their failures.

Value-Expressive Function

The role or purpose of attitudes or behaviors in expressing an individual's values, beliefs, and self-concept, often influencing consumer choices and affiliations.

Functional Theory

A theory that attempts to explain why certain behaviors, structures, or institutions exist based on the functions they perform.