You Are a Social Scientist in the Mid-Nineteenth Century

question 66

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

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Definitions:

Desensitization

The process by which someone is made less likely to feel shock or distress at scenes of cruelty, violence, or suffering by overexposure to such stimuli.

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A self-help organization and support group for people who struggle with alcoholism.

Self-Help Group

A form of mutual aid organization where members share a common problem and provide emotional and moral support for each other.

Family Therapy

A form of psychotherapy that aims to address psychological problems by focusing on family dynamics and relationships.