Insko and his colleagues have examined the impact of coercive power on conflict using a cross-generational procedure.These studies suggest that

A) social evolutionary processes cannot be simulated.
B) the use of coercive power disrupts systems of production.
C) economic power is as contentious as coercive power.
D) the "idle rich" hypothesis is not true.

Coercive Power

The ability of a person to influence others' behavior by punishing them or threatening to punish them if they do not comply with their directives.

Cross-Generational Procedure

Approaches or methods that involve multiple generations, often to facilitate understanding, learning, or problem-solving across age groups.

Idle Rich Hypothesis

A theory suggesting that people who inherit wealth or do not need to work for a living may lack motivation or drive, leading to unproductive or leisure-focused lifestyles.