The Sociologist Richard Sennett Argues That We Have Seen the "Fall

question 45

Multiple Choice

The sociologist Richard Sennett argues that we have seen the "fall of public man" and have become much more likely to seek refuge in "ties of family or intimate association." Given this information, what else would you expect Sennett to believe?

• A) Few people can take pleasure in great cities, which are full of strangers.
• B) Religious ceremonies are a great source of pride and meaning.
• C) More Americans are participating in local politics.
• D) In the future, there will be far more people with mental health issues than there are today.

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Definitions:

Preferentially Held

Referring to attitudes, beliefs, or items that are maintained or chosen over others due to personal preference.

Attachment

An emotional bond that forms between individuals, often focusing on the connection between infants and their primary caregivers.

Cognitive Perspective

An approach in psychology that focuses on the way people perceive, process, and retrieve information, emphasizing mental processes in perception, memory, language, problem-solving, and thinking.

Specific Attachments

Refers to the close emotional bonds that develop between infants and their primary caregivers, leading to a sense of security and comfort.