Under what conditions and how can a minority influence the majority?

What will be an ideal response?


Answers should include:
1) Minority group members must be consistent in opposing majority opinion—any wavering or internal divisions will reduce their impact.
2) The minority must avoid the appearance of rigidity or dogmatism —flexibility is more persuasive.
3) Minority members must consider the general social context, which should be in agreement with the general direction of change sought by the minority.

Psychology

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A man witnessed an explosion in which a coworker died, and soon after, he lost his vision. Despite many neurological tests, doctors could not find any organic basis for the man's loss of eyesight. The man is most likely suffering from:

A) schizoid personality disorder. B) conversion disorder. C) bipolar disorder. D) generalized anxiety disorder.

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According to Piaget's theory, ____ is used to describe the difficulty children often demonstrate in taking another person’s perspective.

A. over-regularization B. egocentrism C. fast-mapping D.alert inactivity

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Cash or gifts for the groom, or the groom's family at the time of the marriage, is known as a ____

a. dowry c. offering b. covenant d. sacrifice

Psychology