Which of the Following Is True About Heroism

question 57

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true about heroism?

• A) almost all recognized acts of heroism have been carried out by men
• B) heroism tends to be defined in terms of the male gender role
• C) females are more likely to take indirect rather than direct action
• D) in a majority of cases, heroes act alone
• E) all of the above

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