Data on Members of Congress Indicate That They Are Disproportionately

question 19

Multiple Choice

Data on members of Congress indicate that they are disproportionately:

• A) white, male, and 50-59 years old.
• B) male, Hispanic and white, and 45-65 years old.
• C) male, white, and 45-55 years old.
• D) white, male or female, and 60-70 years old.
• E) white, over 60, and major business owners.

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Definitions:

Derealization

An alteration in perception leading to the feeling that the external world is strange, unreal, or distant.

Posttraumatic Stress Disorder

A psychiatric disorder that can occur in people who have experienced or witnessed a traumatic event, characterized by severe anxiety, flashbacks, and uncontrollable thoughts about the event.

Increased Arousal

A condition of heightened physiological and psychological activity or alertness, often as a response to stress or threat.

Avoidance

A defense mechanism or behavior aimed at evading a thought, task, or situation perceived as harmful or uncomfortable.