Which of the Following Statements Characterizes the 1970s in the United

question 55

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements characterizes the 1970s in the United States?

• A) The victories of the Vietnam War left Americans proud and eager to show their strength in other similar crises around the world.
• B) Whereas the 1950s and 1960s had been a period of simplicity and conservation in America, the 1970s saw the onset of carefree consumerism.
• C) The nation's bicentennial of its independence from Great Britain saw Americans demonstrating unprecedented faith in the American dream.
• D) Although the American economy was flourishing, the public experienced a period of discontent due to a series of scandals involving the Carter administration.
• E) The nation experienced public frustration and a loss in self-confidence in the wake of the failed Vietnam War, Watergate scandal, and spike in oil prices.

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Definitions:

Sensory Memory

The memory of an event that is recorded by sensory neurons that lasts for a very brief time after the event ends.

Iconic Memory

The visual memory of an event stored in the sensory register.

Echoic Memory

The auditory memory of an event stored in the sensory register.

Serial Position Effect

The faster learning and greater recall of items at the beginning and end of a list rather than at the middle of the list.