A Major Source of Structural Strain in Societies Is__________

question 14

Multiple Choice

A major source of structural strain in societies is__________.

• A)the development of common attitudes about the aging
• B)the outcome of research on the effects of aging
• C)the long-term failure of institutions to accommodate the increasing proportion of the population that is elderly
• D)political organization by elderly persons
• E)the fact that some people are older than others

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Definitions:

Cognitive Dissonance

The psychological discomfort experienced when holding two or more conflicting cognitions (beliefs, attitudes, or values).

Peripheral Route Persuasion

A method of persuasion that relies on superficial cues or associations, rather than logical argument, to influence someone's attitude or behavior.

Dispositional Attributions

The inclination to assign the cause of a behavior or event to an individual's innate characteristics rather than to external factors.

Foot-In-The-Door Phenomenon

The tendency for people to agree to a large request after first agreeing to a small one.