One Might Change the Phrase "To Boldly Go Where No

question 75

Multiple Choice

One might change the phrase "to boldly go where no man has gone before" to "to boldly go where no one has gone before" in order to not use language reflecting ______.

• A) political correctness
• B) the generic masculine
• C) benevolent sexism
• D) Whorfian norms

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Definitions:

Doubling

In psychology or neuroscience, does not denote a specific universally recognized term but could imply processes where entities increase in number, frequency, or intensity.

Depersonalization

A condition where one feels detached from one's thoughts, feelings, and body, often described as feeling like an outside observer of oneself.

Sympathetic Nervous System

Part of the autonomic nervous system responsible for the body's 'fight or flight' response to stressful situations.

Parasympathetic Nervous System

A branch of the autonomic nervous system responsible for conserving energy by slowing down the heart rate and increasing intestinal and gland activity.