Economic Integration

question 122

Multiple Choice

Economic integration

• A) involves a common market and a high degree of political integration.
• B) is essentially a marketing program whose goal is to increase market penetration.
• C) has not been attempted since the dissolution of the Soviet Union.
• D) depends on the cultural similarities of its members.

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Definitions:

Minority Group

A sociological term referring to a category of people differentiated from the social majority, often marked by differences in race, ethnicity, culture, or sexual orientation.

Refugees

Individuals who flee their country due to fear of persecution, conflict, violence, or other circumstances that seriously disturb public order and require international protection.

Tokenism

The practice of making only a perfunctory or symbolic effort to be inclusive to members of minority groups, especially by recruiting a small number of people from underrepresented groups in order to give the appearance of equality within a workforce.

Cognitive Dissonance

A psychological phenomenon where an individual experiences discomfort or distress due to holding conflicting beliefs, attitudes, or values.