Societal Changes in the Aftermath of the Great Recession Suggest

question 50

Multiple Choice

Societal changes in the aftermath of the Great Recession suggest that we are moving into an age in which people ______.

• A) rely on credit more than ever before
• B) prefer to spend their money on more high-end goods and entertainment
• C) are more reluctant to spend money
• D) prefer more do-it-yourself products to store-bought products

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Definitions:

Physical Force

The use of bodily strength or power as a means to impact, manipulate, or control persons or objects.

Illegal

Contrary to or forbidden by law.

Hierarchical Forms

Organizational or societal structures that rank individuals or groups in a top-down manner, often based on power, status, or authority.

Colonization

The act of establishing control over indigenous people in an area and exploiting it economically, often accompanied by cultural and social impacts on the indigenous populations.