Read the Passage and Then Answer the Questions That Follow

question 25

Multiple Choice

Read the passage and then answer the questions that follow.
Nail polish dates back to about 3000 B.C. In China, it was made from beeswax, egg whites, gelatin, vegetable dyes, and Arabic gum. In ancient Egypt, the cosmetic was made from henna, a reddish-brown dye from the leaves of a henna tree or shrub. In both societies, fingernail colors depended upon one's social and economic class. A royal woman was allowed to wear gold and silver polish. ____________, a lower-ranking woman could wear only pale tones. If she wore royal colors, she was punished with death.
What pronoun refers to the subject of this passage?

• A) it
• B) she

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Definitions:

Parental Disconnection

Parental disconnection describes a situation where there is a significant emotional or physical distance between a parent and their child, often leading to various psychological and social issues in the child.

Schema Focused

A therapeutic approach concentrating on identifying and changing deeply ingrained patterns of thought and behavior that negatively affect an individual's life.

Maladaptive Emotional Schemas

Enduring patterns of thought and feeling about oneself and the world that are dysfunctional and can lead to maladjustment.

Adaptive Emotion Schemes

Patterns of emotional response that are flexible and change in accordance with situational demands, contributing to psychological well-being.