Convergence Occurs as ________ Is Sought, Such as for the EC

question 49

Multiple Choice

Convergence occurs as ________ is sought, such as for the EC countries, and as competitive pressures in free-trade zones, such as the NAFTA countries, eventually bring about demands for some equalization of benefits for workers.

• A)segregation
• B)harmonization
• C)homogenization of the workforce
• D)cultural assimilation

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Definitions:

Defensive Coping

Strategies individuals use to protect themselves from psychological harm by denying or rationalizing away sources of stress or anxiety.

Unconscious Level

A part of the mind that influences actions and feelings without one's awareness, as theorized in psychoanalytic psychology.

Psychological Maladjustment

A state of being poorly or inadequately adjusted to environmental demands, often leading to distress or dysfunction.

Less Realistic

Describes an approach or expectation that might not accurately reflect actual circumstances or possibilities.