The Rise in Funding for the U

question 79

Multiple Choice

The rise in funding for the U.S.space program during the so-called "space race"

• A) increased scientific research and support for the U.S. economy
• B) led to more skepticism of taxpayer-funded research
• C) led to a decline in military funding
• D) led to the most technological innovation in U.S. history during the 1960s
• E) resulted in more manned missions to the moon in recent years

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Identification

The process of recognizing and acknowledging something or someone as being a specific person or thing.

Inferiority

A feeling of being less than, not as important, or lacking in some way compared to others, which can impact an individual's self-esteem and overall psychological well-being.

Defence Mechanism

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Regression

A defense mechanism leading an individual to revert to an earlier stage of development in response to stress or conflict.