In the Late 19^th Century It Was Observed That Men

question 79

Multiple Choice

In the late 19^th century it was observed that men increasingly went to pubs,joined secret male societies or Christian purity movements in droves,seeking the solidarity of other men and a sense of a haven away from their home.Which of the following is the primary reason behind this trend?

• A) The rise of women's demands for equality that threatened masculinity
• B) The repressive measures taken on homosexuals by the federal government
• C) The increasing visibility of heterosexuals that threatened masculinity
• D) The emergence of the Boys Scouts that was not supported by the women population
• E) The desire to break free of the notions that required men to be sexually aggressive

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Definitions:

Heuristics

Mental shortcuts or rules of thumb that simplify decision making, often utilized when facing complex problems or incomplete information.

Reasoning

The mental activity of transforming information to reach conclusions.

Confirmation Bias

The tendency to search for, interpret, favor, and recall information in a way that confirms one's preexisting beliefs or hypotheses.

Endowment Effect

The cognitive bias causing individuals to ascribe higher value to things merely because they own them.