Answered: 20. Social Darwinism entails which…

Social Psychology (10th Edition)

10th Edition

ISBN:9780134641287

Author:Elliot Aronson, Timothy D. Wilson, Robin M. Akert, Samuel R. Sommers

Publisher:Elliot Aronson, Timothy D. Wilson, Robin M. Akert, Samuel R. Sommers

Chapter1: Introducing Social Psychology

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20. Social Darwinism entails which concepts and resulted in what for society?

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A. Based on Darwin’s theory of biological evolution and scholars applied the concept of survival of the fittest where society should weed out the unfit and only the truly strong will succeed.

B. Resulted in a more orderly society where the most competent and hardworking were able to succeed with opportunities and recognition in their chosen professions.

C. It appealed to business men who wanted to justify their tactics in opposing both the formation of unions to increase wages and government intervention to regulate economic activities because economic life was controlled by the natural law of competition.

D. Both A and C

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Question - Social Darwinism entails which concepts and resulted in what for society?

Answer - A. Based on Darwin’s theory of biological evolution and scholars applied the concept of survival of the fittest where society should weed out the unfit and only the truly strong will succeed.