The Growth of Reading and Publishing in the Eighteenth Century

question 58

Multiple Choice

The growth of reading and publishing in the eighteenth century was aided and characterized by the development of which of the following?

• A)Private tutors
• B)Magazines for the general public
• C)Compulsory education for the general public

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Definitions:

Spinal Cord

A long, thin, tubular structure made up of nervous tissue, which extends from the medulla oblongata in the brainstem down to the lumbar region of the vertebral column.

Prefrontal Cortex

The front part of the frontal lobes of the brain, involved in complex behaviors such as decision making, planning, and moderating social behavior.

Delayed-response Task

A test of memory and cognitive function requiring an individual to remember a stimulus or information over a period of time before responding.

Neurotransmitters

Chemical substances in the body that transmit signals from one neuron to another across synapses.