All of the Following Represent the Furor Over Clarence Thomas's

question 97

Multiple Choice

All of the following represent the furor over Clarence Thomas's confirmation to the Supreme Court EXCEPT

• A) many women were enraged by the all-male Senate Judiciary committee's behavior.
• B) a gender gap emerged between the two political parties.
• C) pro-choice women distanced themselves from the Republican party.
• D) the social issues that helped elect Republicans were growing in their public appeal.
• E) many women became increasingly critical of the President's stand on abortion.

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Definitions:

Hans Selye

A pioneering Hungarian-Canadian endocrinologist who is known for his research on the stress response and for introducing the concept of stress in medical research.

Stress Response

The body's reaction to a challenge or demand, characterized by physiological and psychological changes that prepare the body to act.

Alarm Phase

The initial stage of the body's response to stress, activating the sympathetic nervous system and the fight-or-flight response.

German-American

A person of German descent who is a citizen of the United States, often contributing to various aspects of American culture and society.