You Are a Social Scientist in the Mid-Nineteenth Century

question 20

Multiple Choice

You are a social scientist in the mid-nineteenth century. You want to study the forces in society that are driving social change. What human subjects are you most likely to study?

• A) farmers who live in rural Iowa
• B) shrimpers who live in Louisiana
• C) factory workers who live in New York City
• D) members of the U.S. Army

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Definitions:

Hormone Levels

The concentration of hormones present in the bloodstream, which can influence various bodily functions and processes.

Lamaze Technique

A childbirth preparation method focusing on various strategies to cope with pain during labor, emphasizing breathing techniques and the support of a childbirth coach.

Medical Births

Childbirth overseen and managed by healthcare professionals, often involving medical interventions.

Caesarean Births

Surgical procedures used to deliver a baby through incisions in the mother's abdomen and uterus, performed when vaginal delivery would put the baby or mother at risk.