All of the Following Is Characteristic of the United States

question 64

Multiple Choice

All of the following is characteristic of the United States in the 1950s except

• A)an economic boom.
• B)confidence in the American way of life.
• C)an intensification of the "Red Scare."
• D)the collapse of labor unions.
• E)a commitment to the traditions of the New Deal.

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Definitions:

Social Emotions

Emotions that cannot be understood or defined without reference to the social world; emotions that (1) involve an awareness of oneself in the social context, (2) emerge out of interaction with at least one other actor, and (3) are often experienced in reference to some kind of societal standard.

Societal Standard

Norms and expectations established by society that guide the behavior of its members, often reflecting shared values or beliefs.

Universally Across Cultures

Referring to concepts, practices, or feelings that are found in all human cultures worldwide, without exception.

Evolutionary Nature

The inherent qualities or characteristics determined by genetic inheritance and natural selection that influence behavior and development.