The Decline of Traditional Communities, the Increase in Individual Autonomy

question 38

Multiple Choice

The decline of traditional communities, the increase in individual autonomy, and a strong belief in the power of science and technology to improve the world are typical of:

• A) the less-developed world.
• B) modernity.
• C) postmodernity.
• D) traditional societies.
• E) cultural imperialism.

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Definitions:

Personal Conversation

A private discussion between two or more people where personal information or opinions are exchanged.

Acceptable Space

A term that might refer to an area or environment that meets certain criteria or standards deemed satisfactory or permissible.

Adaptive Coping Skill

Strategies and techniques that individuals develop and use to effectively deal with stress, challenges, or hardships.

Nonadaptive Coping Skill

Inadequate or maladaptive methods used by individuals to handle stress, which do not effectively resolve the stressor and can worsen well-being.