Why Have Observers Called the 20th Century in North America

question 26

Essay

Why have observers called the 20th century in North America "The Age of Adolescence"? Cite some demographic,educational,and social trends that contributed.

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Definitions:

Moral Judgments

Evaluations or decisions made based on the principles of right and wrong behavior.

Justice

Justice involves the fair and impartial treatment of all individuals, especially in the allocation of resources and handling of disputes.

Basic Trust Vs. Mistrust

A stage in Erik Erikson's theory of psychosocial development where an infant learns to trust their caregivers or develops mistrust depending on their care.

Language Acquisition Device

A theoretical component of the human mind proposed by Noam Chomsky, suggesting an innate ability or mechanism that facilitates the learning of language.