Question

question 12

which of the following is not a condition associated with value-added theory?

mobilization for action
structural conduciveness
tragedy of the commons
structural strain

Explanation:

Identify the core concepts of value-added theory

Neil Smelser's value-added theory of collective behavior outlines six necessary conditions for collective behavior to occur:

1. Structural conduciveness
2. Structural strain
3. Growth and spread of a generalized belief
4. Precipitating factors
5. Mobilization for action
6. Social control factors

Evaluate the given options against the theory

• Mobilization for action: This is one of the six necessary conditions.
• structural conduciveness: This is one of the six necessary conditions.
• Tragedy of the commons: This is an economic and sociological concept regarding shared-resource systems, not a condition of value-added theory.
• Structural strain: This is one of the six necessary conditions.

Determine the correct option

Since "Tragedy of the commons" is not one of the six conditions of Smelser's value-added theory, it is the correct answer to the question asking which is NOT a condition.

Answer:

• Mobilization for action
• structural conduciveness
• Tragedy of the commons (Correct answer)
• Structural strain