Which of the Following Statements Accurately Describes the Experiences of American

question 52

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements accurately describes the experiences of American women during World War II?

• A)Women were allowed to join the military, but very few did because the government largely discouraged it.
• B)Women still were not allowed to join the military but found other ways to contribute, including as nurses and factory workers.
• C)The government launched a promotional campaign to recruit women to the military and established women's branches of the army and navy.
• D)Women met little opposition by men when they took on traditionally male jobs, such as in manufacturing.
• E)The wartime requirement that women stay home and take care of children marked a major step backward, delaying the emergence of the feminist movement.

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Definitions:

Behavioristic View Point

The perspective in psychology that emphasizes the study of observable behaviors and the processes that underlie them, often disregarding mental states.

Peripheral Need

A secondary or less critical requirement for an organism or system, usually complementary to primary needs.

Central Need

A fundamental psychological or physiological requirement that is essential for an individual's survival and well-being.

Motivational

Refers to factors that direct and energize the behavior of humans and other organisms.