Arguments as to Whether a Person's Behavior Is More Strongly

question 220

Multiple Choice

Arguments as to whether a person's behavior is more strongly influenced by temporary external influences or by enduring inner influences best characterize the

• A) psychodynamic perspective.
• B) person-situation controversy.
• C) introversion-extraversion debate.
• D) spotlight effect.

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Definitions:

Upton Sinclair

An American writer and social activist known for his novel "The Jungle," which exposed labor and sanitary conditions in the U.S. meatpacking industry, contributing to the passage of federal food safety laws.

The Jungle

A novel by Upton Sinclair published in 1906, exposing the harsh conditions and exploited lives of immigrants in the United States meatpacking industry.

Meat Inspection Act

A United States law passed in 1906 that made it a crime to adulterate or misbrand meat and meat products being sold as food, and ensured that meat and meat products were slaughtered and processed under sanitary conditions.

ICC

The Interstate Commerce Commission, established in 1887 as the first Federal agency monitoring the operations of railroads to ensure fair rates and to regulate other aspects of their service.