The Notion That the British Colonies Were Part of a Single

question 21

Multiple Choice

The notion that the British colonies were part of a single land mass stretching from the Atlantic to the Pacific

• A)was accepted by the Indians at the time of the Revolution.
• B)had been an enduring concept among the colonists since 1750.
• C)had been understood by two centuries of English mapmakers.
• D)was relatively novel at the time of the Revolution.

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Definitions:

Vulnerability-Stress Model

A psychological theory suggesting that psychopathology results from the interaction between an individual's vulnerability (biological, psychological, or genetic) and stressful life events.

Individual Vulnerability

The specific characteristics or factors that make an individual more susceptible to developing a disorder or disease.

Disorder

A disruption to regular bodily structures and functions, often leading to symptoms that affect health and daily life.

Psychopaths

Individuals with a personality disorder characterized by persistent antisocial behavior, impaired empathy and remorse, and bold, disinhibited, and egotistical traits.