As a Proportion of the Population, the Federal Workforce ______

question 77

Multiple Choice

As a proportion of the population, the federal workforce ______.

• A) has increased sharply since 1990
• B) grew sporadically and sharply from the 1870s until the New Deal period
• C) shrank sharply during both the World Wars
• D) shrank from the 1950s until the onset of the War on Terror

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Definitions:

Wire Surrogate Mother

Refers to an experiment in developmental psychology where infant monkeys showed attachment to cloth-covered wire frames, indicating the importance of comfort and warmth over nourishment alone.

Secure Base

In attachment theory, a caregiver's presence that gives the child a sense of safety, enabling them to explore their environment.

Social Deprivation

A condition resulting from a lack of social contacts and relationships, which can affect mental and physical health.

Withdrawn and Depressed

A state in which individuals pull away from social interactions and experience persistent feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and disinterest in life.