At the Beginning of the Second Half of the Twentieth

question 21

True/False

At the beginning of the second half of the twentieth century, there were more male than female psychologists, but by the end of the century there were more women than men entering the field.

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Definitions:

Speaker of the House

The presiding officer of the Lower House of a legislative body, responsible for maintaining order and managing its proceedings.

Seniority

The concept that privileges or status are granted based on the length of service or tenure in a position, often applied in political, academic, or professional contexts.

Congressional Assignments

The distribution of tasks, responsibilities, and roles to members of Congress, typically involving committee placements, leadership positions, and specific legislative duties.

Party Decline

The theory that political parties have become less influential and effective in political systems, particularly in guiding political action and mobilizing voters.