All of the Following Arguments About the Characterization of Then-Contemporary

question 8

Multiple Choice

All of the following arguments about the characterization of then-contemporary society made up the core of the mass society theory, EXCEPT ______.

• A) there was a rise in diversity which encouraged ethnic group identity
• B) there was a weakening of more traditional personal bonds
• C) there was a growing homogenization of the population
• D) there was a decline in interpersonal and group relations

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Definitions:

Overarousal

A condition of excessive psychological and physiological tension, often leading to anxiety, restlessness, or inability to sleep.

Neurotransmitter

Chemical messengers that transmit signals across the synaptic gap between neurons, influencing various bodily functions.

Alarm Centers

Brain regions responsible for processing threats and initiating the body's stress response, often involving the amygdala and hypothalamus.

Glutamate

A major neurotransmitter in the nervous system, essential for memory, learning, and brain development.