Which of the Following Is an Argument That Would Be

question 59

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an argument that would be made by a conflict theorist?

• A) The system of education in America encourages equality.
• B) Schools are the one place where all children,despite their family background,can move up in the world.
• C) Schools are one of the few meritocratic places.
• D) During elementary school,children are socialized by learning skills that will help them become adults who will be obedient workers.

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Definitions:

Social-cognitive Learning

A theory that suggests learning occurs in a social context and involves observational learning, imitation, and modeling.

Narrative

A spoken or written account of connected events; a story.

Humanist

A person or perspective emphasizing the value and agency of human beings, individually and collectively, often associated with ethical, cultural, and social concerns.

Psychoanalytic

Relates to a theory and therapeutic approach developed by Sigmund Freud that emphasizes unconscious motivations and conflicts as drivers of human behavior.