In an Effort to Compete with Television in the 1950s

question 85

Multiple Choice

In an effort to compete with television in the 1950s, the movie studios began making ______.

• A) big-budget family films
• B) documentaries
• C) X-rated adult movies
• D) films that dealt with such social problems as alcoholism, drug abuse, and racism
• E) summer "blockbuster" films

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Definitions:

Substantia Nigra

A region of the midbrain that plays an important role in movement and coordination; it is notably affected in patients with Parkinson's disease.

Dopamine Levels

The concentration of dopamine, a neurotransmitter associated with pleasure and reward, within the brain.

Parkinson Disease

A neurodegenerative disorder characterized by motor symptoms such as tremor, rigidity, and bradykinesia, due to the loss of dopamine-producing cells in the brain.

Maternal Attention

The focus, care, and nurturing behavior a mother provides to her offspring, crucial for emotional and physical development.