Which of These Statements About Literature in the 1950s Is

question 62

Multiple Choice

Which of these statements about literature in the 1950s is correct?

• A) Novelists were primarily concerned with societal problems such as poverty, racism, and labor exploitation.
• B) Almost no literature of lasting value was written during this complacent, conformist decade.
• C) Most 1950s literature celebrated America's good life of cars, televisions, and suburban homes.
• D) Southern, black, and Jewish writers produced much of the decade's most outstanding literature.
• E) The decade saw the emergence of lesbian and gay fiction as an acceptable and commercially successful genre.

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Definitions:

Vygotsky

A Russian psychologist known for his work on cognitive development, particularly his theory on the social development of children and the importance of cultural and interpersonal interactions.

Private Speech

Self-directed speech that allows individuals to guide their own actions and thoughts, often observed in children.

Egocentric

A cognitive perspective where an individual has difficulty understanding or assuming any perspective other than their own.

Social Experience

The exposure and interaction an individual has within a social context, shaping their perceptions, behaviors, and understanding of social norms.