Which of the Following Is True of Herbert Spencer

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of Herbert Spencer?

• A) He coined the phrase "survival of the fittest" and held ideas at odds with those of Charles Darwin.
• B) He believed evolutionary processes were completely separate from human social institutions.
• C) He strongly disagreed with the idea of a laissez-faire government and tried to move away from it.
• D) He was a renowned philanthropist and helped transform New York City into a welfare state.
• E) He is famous for having co-written On the Origin of Species with Charles Darwin.

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Cross-Group Dating

Romantic relationships that occur between individuals who belong to different social, ethnic, or racial groups, often explored in the context of social acceptance and prejudice.

Students

Individuals engaged in the process of learning, typically within an educational institution, aiming to acquire knowledge, skills, and understanding.

Favorable

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Mate Selection

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