Which of the Following Statements Accurately Describes the Youths of the Counterculture

question 94

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements accurately describes the youths of the counterculture?

• A) They came primarily from poor or working-class families.
• B) They were strongly at odds with the approach taken by the Beats in the fifties.
• C) They focused more on cultural and individual change than political activism.
• D) They believed that electoral politics would solve society's problems.
• E) They preferred urban surroundings to a rural life in contact with nature.

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Definitions:

Awfulizing

The cognitive distortion of imagining the worst possible outcomes in a situation, often leading to increased anxiety or fear.

Doom

A term referring to impending disaster, ruin, or the inevitability of a negative outcome.

Personal Pleasures

Activities or experiences that bring joy or satisfaction to an individual on a personal level.

Distressing Events

Situations or occurrences that cause emotional, physical, or psychological strain or distress.