The Growth of the Black Middle Class Over the Last

question 45

Multiple Choice

The growth of the Black middle class over the last four decades has been a cultural event, partly because it

• A) represents a dramatic change from the historical dominance of poverty.
• B) represents the end of poverty among Black families.
• C) was the result of deindustrialization.
• D) reflected steadily increasing marriage rates.

Understand how mood affects persuasion and message reception.

Comprehend how fear and positive emotions can be effectively used in persuasion.

Recognize how one-sided and two-sided messaging affects persuasion based on audience characteristics.

Understand how terror management theory explains behavior rooted in thoughts of mortality.

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Definitions:

Social Clock

Set of cultural norms or expectations for the times of life when certain important events, such as marriage, parenthood, entry into work, and retirement, should occur.

Midlife Crisis

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Life Events

significant occurrences or changes in a person's life which may have a major impact on their wellbeing and life course.

Crisis Proportions

A situation or condition that has escalated to an extremely severe or critical level.