In the Late 1980s,the Spread of AIDS in the United

question 6

Multiple Choice

In the late 1980s,the spread of AIDS in the United States

• A) remained largely confined to gay communities in large cities.
• B) occurred most rapidly among heterosexuals.
• C) began to level off and then decline.
• D) was concentrated in the Northeast.
• E) was transmitted almost exclusively through sexual contact.

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Definitions:

Deindividuation

A psychological state where an individual loses their self-awareness and sense of individuality, often in group contexts, leading to uninhibited and sometimes antisocial behavior.

Natural Mimicry

The innate or instinctual ability to imitate or reproduce behaviors, sounds, or appearances observed in the environment.

Informational Social Influence

The influence to conform to what we believe others think is correct, often due to the desire or need for accuracy.

Cognitive Dissonance

A psychological phenomenon where an individual experiences discomfort resulting from holding two or more contradictory beliefs, ideas, or values.