The Postwar Years

question 4

Multiple Choice

The postwar years

• A) ushered in what has been described as an unthinking materialist culture.
• B) ushered in what has been described as a consumer-oriented society that represented the fulfillment of the American dream.
• C) featured an unusual deviation from the long-term trend toward smaller families.
• D) All of the above are correct.
• E) Only a and b are correct.

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Definitions:

Stepping Reflexes

Automatic walking movements made by infants when held upright with their feet touching a solid surface.

Motor Development

The progression of muscular coordination and the ability to move and control movements.

Swaddled

Wrapped tightly in cloth or a garment, often referring to a method of wrapping infants to restrict movement and provide a sense of security.

Voluntary Reaching

The intentional movement of the arm and hand towards an object of interest, a milestone in motor skill development.