According to Simon Szreter, What Was the Result of the Industrial

question 29

Multiple Choice

According to Simon Szreter, what was the result of the Industrial Revolution in Britain?

• A) It caused life expectancy rates to plummet in "provincial" cities for several decades.
• B) It caused life expectancy rates to plummet in rural areas for several decades.
• C) It greatly improved health outcomes for individuals living in "provincial" cities immediately but did not affect those living in rural areas for several decades.
• D) It is evidence of the link between economic growth and lower mortality rates.
• E) It had no impact on the health of workers.

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Definitions:

Self-Categorisation Theory

A psychological theory explaining how individuals classify themselves and others into categories, affecting behavior and social identity.

Polarisation

The division into two sharply contrasting groups or sets of opinions or beliefs.

Outgroup

Any group that an individual does not belong to or identify with, often perceived as fundamentally different or alien.

Diffusion

The process by which an innovation, idea, or cultural practice is spread through a population, crossing barriers and gaining acceptance.