The meaning of the Latin word aptitudo, from which the English word ‘attitude’ derives, is best exemplified by:

a. the proportions and ‘fitness’ of a marble statue, such as Michelangelo’s statue of ‘David’.
b. the recruitment of new members to a cult after a prophecy made by the cult’s leader fails to be fulfilled.
a person with a very strong opinion about a political policy.
c. the proportions and ‘fitness’ of a marble statue, such as Michelangelo’s statue of ‘David’.
d. a person who is sassy, critical, and self-assured.


c. the proportions and ‘fitness’ of a marble statue, such as Michelangelo’s statue of ‘David’.

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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A. Jane is a member of Generation X. B. Jane is experiencing a rite of passage. C. Jane is experiencing a midlife crisis. D. Jane is a member of the sandwich generation.

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