Question

Based on British social theorist Herbert Spencer’s theory, __________ is the belief that those species of animals, including human beings, that are the most adapted to their environment will survive and prosper, whereas those that are poorly adapted will eventually die out.
a. social darwinismb.social eugenicsc. social factsd. social statics

Answer 1

Answer:

a. social darwinism

Explanation:

Based on British social theorist Herbert Spencer’s theory, social darwinism is the belief that those species of animals, including human beings, that are the most adapted to their environment will survive and prosper, whereas those that are poorly adapted will eventually die out.

Answer 2

Answer:

Based on British social theorist Herbert Spencer’s theory. _______ is the belief that those species of animals, including human beings, that are the most adapted to their environment will survive and prosper, whereas those that are poorly adapted will eventually die out.

a. Social Darwinism

Explanation:

• The option a is correct as Social Darwinism is such a theory that states that those species of animals and human beings will survive that will adapt to their environment otherwise, they will eventually die.
• The option b is incorrect as social eugenics is such theory that states that in order to improve human beings we should only do the matting of people with specific qualities. It also to identify those who are not good for human beings like ill people and consider them unfit.
• The option c is also incorrect social facts theory explain the role of culture and norms in the actions of people.
• The option d is also incorrect as the social statics tell us about the order of an society. The components of this structure like family, governments, institutions and their interaction is also explained by the social statics.