Which of the Following Is an Example of the Growing

question 100

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of the growing complexity of American society after independence?

• A) There was a shift away from small-scale subsistence farming.
• B) Many young men and young couples migrated westward.
• C) Slavery expanded as a viable economic system.
• D) Free blacks began to suffer an erosion of the political gains made after 1776.
• E) All of these choices

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Definitions:

Psychotherapy

A form of treatment for mental health disorders that involves talking with a therapist to understand and change problematic thoughts and behaviors.

Major depressive disorder

A mental disorder characterized by a pervasive and persistent low mood that is accompanied by low self-esteem and by a loss of interest or pleasure in normally enjoyable activities.

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

A mental health disorder characterized by unreasonable thoughts and fears (obsessions) that lead to compulsive behaviors.

Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder

A personality disorder characterized by a pervasive pattern of preoccupation with orderliness, perfectionism, mental and interpersonal control at the expense of flexibility, openness, and efficiency.