The GECCON Theory and Modernization
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According to functionalists, how are mental states identified?

  • By what they do (correct)
  • By their physical characteristics
  • By what they are made of
  • By their location in the brain
  • Which theory views poverty as a natural state and modernization as a solution?

  • GECCON Functionalism Theory
  • Dependency Theory
  • Modernization Theory (correct)
  • Conflict Theory
  • According to Dependency Theory, why does poverty exist?

  • Because of internal struggles
  • Because of cultural norms and values
  • Because of competition for limited resources
  • Because of exploitation and dependency by rich countries (correct)
  • What is the main idea of Conflict Theory?

    <p>Society is in a state of perpetual conflict</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are hegemonic systems?

    <p>Cultural norms, values, standards, and beauties</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to functionalists, how are mental states identified?

    <p>By their function</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main idea of Modernization Theory?

    <p>Poverty can be eliminated through modernization</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main idea of Dependency Theory?

    <p>Poverty is a result of exploitation and dependency</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main idea of Conflict Theory?

    <p>Society is in a state of perpetual conflict</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are hegemonic systems?

    <p>Social processes that reinforce inequalities subtly</p> Signup and view all the answers

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