The Transcontinental Railroad That Extends from Coast to Coast Is

question 47

Multiple Choice

The transcontinental railroad that extends from coast to coast is an example of American

• A)material culture.
• B)cultural values.
• C)nonmaterial culture.
• D)a subculture.

Recognize the importance of environmental factors and community infrastructure in disease prevention.

Understand the historical development of public health initiatives and their impact on community health.

Analyze the role of government and non-governmental organizations in the advancement of public health.

Identify key figures and their contributions to public health and nursing.

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Definitions:

Defense Mechanism

Mental tactics employed by people, groups, or countries to deal with the truth and preserve their self-perception.

Sublimation

A defense mechanism proposed by Freud, involving the redirection of unacceptable impulses into socially acceptable behaviors or interests.

Oedipus Complex

A psychological theory by Sigmund Freud that describes a child's feelings of desire for the opposite-sex parent and jealousy toward the same-sex parent.

Psychosexual Stage

Stages proposed by Freud detailing the sexual development and maturation process from childhood through adulthood.