The Data Presented in the Text Shows That in the Period

question 58

Multiple Choice

The data presented in the text shows that in the period from 1947-2013, real GDP in the United States has

• A) increased substantially.
• B) decreased in every year since 1947.
• C) decreased only in recent years.
• D) generally remained the same.

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Definitions:

Social Facts

Durkheim's concept for norms, values, structures, and social practices that exert influence on individual behaviors and are external to the individual.

Biological Drives

Innate impulses rooted in biology that drive behavior, such as hunger, thirst, sexual desire, and self-preservation.

Social Patterns

Repeated behaviors, practices, or trends observed within societies that reflect collective social norms and values.

Individualism

A theory supporting the idea that individuals should have more personal freedom rather than being controlled by the state or a group.