What is conservatism? What are its views about human nature?

What will be an ideal response?

The ideal answer should include:
1. Conservatism attempts to prevent or slow the transition away from a society based on traditional values and the existing social hierarchy. As the word suggests, the essence of conservative ideology is to conserve the many valued elements of the system that already exist.
2. Conservatism makes two key assumptions about human nature. First, conservatism assumes individuals are not consistently rational. Second, conservatism assumes individuals are inherently unequal in intelligence, skills, and status.

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A) unequal group size may hinder the analyses. B) these designs are unethical. C) groups may differ on variables other than the dependent variable. D) these designs work better with animals than with humans.

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The _____ requires that all public buildings and public services be accessible to persons with disabilities

A) Americans with Disabilities Act B) Education for All Handicapped Children Act C) Rehabilitation Act D) Individuals with Disabilities Education Act E) Human Services Act

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