AA Social Sciences 4

Question 1

In geography, the term 'demographic transition' refers to:

Accepted Answer

The shift from high birth and death rates to low birth and death rates as societies industrialize

Answer

The demographic transition model describes how societies typically move from high fertility and high mortality to low fertility and low mortality as they develop economically.

Question 2

Which psychological defense mechanism involves redirecting negative emotions onto a substitute target?

Accepted Answer

Displacement

Answer

Displacement is a defense mechanism in which an individual redirects emotions, especially anger, from the original source to a less threatening substitute.

Question 3

In political science, 'judicial review' is the power of courts to:

Accepted Answer

Declare laws unconstitutional and strike them down

Answer

Judicial review is the authority of courts to examine legislation and executive actions and invalidate those that conflict with the constitution.

Question 4

Which sociological theory views society as a system of interrelated parts that work together to maintain stability?

Accepted Answer

Structural functionalism

Answer

Structural functionalism, associated with Émile Durkheim and Talcott Parsons, views society as a complex system whose parts work together to promote solidarity and stability.

Question 5

In economics, 'opportunity cost' is best defined as:

Accepted Answer

The value of the next best alternative forgone when making a choice

Answer

Opportunity cost is the value of the best alternative sacrificed when a decision is made, reflecting the true cost of any choice.

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AA Social Sciences 4