Test your knowledge about 1950s values by reading the statement below and answering the question that follows.Terrell is a teenager who has conformed to 1950s values and norms. Which of the following behaviors would Terrell be most likely to exhibit?
Answer
A
Terrell would seek to change the values set by his parents and society.
B
Terrell would find a way to earn money to buy popular items seen on TV.
C
Terrell would announce to his friends that he does not care about material goods.
Explanation
Many 1950s values emphasized conformity and consumerism, including the desire to own popular products advertised on television. Terrell would therefore be most likely to earn money to buy those items. Trying to change social values or rejecting material goods would be less typical of those norms.
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