Fromm Contended That People Can Break the Cycle of Conformity

question 3

Multiple Choice

Fromm contended that people can break the cycle of conformity and powerlessness only by

• A)political revolution against authority.
• B)rejecting existential needs.
• C)adopting the receptive orientation.
• D)achieving positive freedom.

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Definitions:

Latane and Darley

Psychologists known for their work on the bystander effect, highlighting that individuals are less likely to offer help to a victim when other people are present.

Bystander Intervention

The action taken by someone present but not involved in a particular situation to prevent harm or provide assistance.

Shoplifting

The act of stealing goods from a retail establishment, typically by concealing items and leaving the store without paying for them.

Anti-Theft Posters

Visual or printed materials designed to deter people from committing theft by warning of consequences or invoking moral considerations.