USsociety Is Characterized by ______________, the Tendency to Focus on One's

question 18

Multiple Choice

U.S.society is characterized by ______________, the tendency to focus on one's own self-interests and personal happiness rather than the family or community.​

• A)​individualism
• B)​familism
• C)​patriarchy
• D)​ego-mania

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Definitions:

Disease

A condition that impairs normal functioning and is typically manifested by distinguishing signs and symptoms.

Interference Competition

A direct form of competition where one organism prevents another from accessing a resource, such as food or territory.

Exploitation Competition

A competitive interaction where organisms directly compete for limited resources by extracting them more efficiently or at a faster rate than others.

Contest Competition

A form of competition where individuals directly interact and compete for a limited resource, often involving physical confrontation or displays.