The Social Theorist,Herbert Marcuse,has Argued That Modernized Society

question 25

Multiple Choice

The social theorist,Herbert Marcuse,has argued that modernized society

• A)still manages to meet the basic needs of people.
• B)is shaped by technological advances that are both stable and rational.
• C)creates a sense of powerlessness and a loss of identity.
• D)gives people a sense of control over their lives.

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Definitions:

Informational Social Influence

The process by which individuals change their behavior to align with the group due to the belief that the group is competent and has the correct information.

Mood Linkage

The phenomenon where individuals within a group share and mirror the emotional states of each other.

Social Facilitation

The tendency for people to perform differently when in the presence of others than when alone, typically performing better on simple or practiced tasks.

Laughing

The involuntary reaction consisting of rhythmical, often audible contractions of the diaphragm and other parts of the respiratory system, frequently a response to humor.