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 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are hegemonic systems?

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

According to functionalists, how are mental states identified?

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

What is the main idea of Modernization Theory?

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

What is the main idea of Dependency Theory?

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

What is the main idea of Conflict Theory?

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

What are hegemonic systems?

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

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