What Does It Mean to Say That Americans Are "Philosophical

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Multiple Choice

What does it mean to say that Americans are "philosophical conservatives and operational liberals"?

• A)Americans disapprove of activist government in the abstract but are generally supportive of specific government programs.
• B)Americans are patriotic but are also critical of the history of the country.
• C)Americans are skeptical of most change, but society keeps changing at a rapid rate.
• D)Americans are religious but favor a "wall" separating church and state.

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Definitions:

Behavioral Confirmation

A phenomenon where people's social expectations lead them to act in ways that cause others to confirm these expectations.

Self-fulfilling Prophecy

A belief or expectation that influences one's behavior in a way that causes the belief to become true.

Legitimizing Myths

Ideologies or widespread beliefs that justify the social arrangements and practices of a society, often serving to maintain power structures and inequalities.

Gender Inequality

The disparity in status, opportunities, and treatment between people based on their gender.