The California Gold Rush

question 105

Multiple Choice

The California gold rush:

• A) actually had only a small impact on California's population because its rich farmlands already attracted thousands of new settlers each year.
• B) attracted almost equal numbers of men and women.
• C) resulted in laws that discriminated against "foreign miners."
• D) made considerable wealth for average miners because gold mining demanded no real investment of capital.
• E) hurt the development of San Francisco because gold discoveries shifted interest to areas outside of town.

Grasp the core concepts of attachment theory and how they manifest in adult relationships.

Identify and explain the elements of love according to Sternberg's theory.

Recognize the social and psychological contexts in which communication occurs and how they affect intimate relationships.

Understand the biological and chemical foundations of love and attraction.

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Definitions:

Time Inconsistency

The tendency of individuals to change their plans about future actions due to a change in their preferences over time.

Self-Control

The capacity to manage one’s feelings, cognitions, and actions when confronted with desires and sudden urges.

Current Consumption

The total amount of goods and services consumed by individuals or a nation at the present time.

Global Epidemic

A widespread occurrence of an infectious disease across multiple countries or continents simultaneously.