Question

please select the word from the list that best fits the definition
views change as a process that moves in one direction toward increasing complexity.
cyclical theory of social change
evolutionary theory of social change
equilibrium theory of social change
conflict theory of social change

Explanation:

The evolutionary theory of social change posits that society progresses in a linear fashion towards greater complexity. This aligns with the definition provided, which emphasizes a one - direction movement toward increasing complexity. The cyclical theory views change as recurring cycles (e.g., rise and fall), the equilibrium theory focuses on balance and stability in society, and the conflict theory centers on power struggles and inequalities as drivers of change. None of these other theories match the description of unidirectional movement towards complexity as precisely as the evolutionary theory.

Answer:

evolutionary theory of social change