Which of the Following Statements About the Witchcraft Craze in the Sixteenth

question 54

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the witchcraft craze in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries is FALSE?

• A) it was exclusively an urban phenomenon.
• B) most of those accused of being witches were female.
• C) the hysteria surrounding the accusations of witchcraft led to as many as 100,000 witch trials.
• D) the unsettling nature of the times served to feed the frenzy over witchcraft allegations.
• E) the witchcraft hysteria was declining by the mid-1600s.

---

Definitions:

Cultural Diversity

The variety and multicultural aspect of differences among people, including those related to ethnicity, nationality, language, and religion.

Deep Diversity

Diversity that goes beyond surface attributes such as race and gender to include differences in values, experiences, and cognitive styles.

Cohesion

Refers to the degree of camaraderie and unity within a group, affecting its overall performance and member satisfaction.

KSAs

An acronym for Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities; a set of criteria used to evaluate an individual's capability to perform a job.