The 1930s Films of Director Frank Capra Typically Displayed

question 13

Multiple Choice

The 1930s films of director Frank Capra typically displayed

• A) a populist admiration for ordinary Americans.
• B) the cultural backwardness of small towns in America.
• C) praise for the "rugged individualism" of American business.
• D) the grasping materialism of most Americans.
• E) a harsh critique of the heartlessness of capitalism.

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Definitions:

Psychological Research

The scientific study of the human mind, behaviors, and functions using empirical methods and approaches.

Upper-Class

A social group at the top of a societal hierarchy, often holding the most wealth, power, and privilege.

Middle-Class

A social group between the working class and the upper class, often defined by moderate income levels and educational attainment.

Empiricism

A theory that states that knowledge comes only or primarily from sensory experience, emphasizing the role of experience and evidence in the formation of ideas.