A number of changes took place in the intellectual life of college-educated Americans between 1880 and 1930. Which of the following changes is LEAST characteristic of this group during this period?
(A) Expanded popularity of Freudian psychology
(B) Rise of pluralistic and relativistic worldviews
(C) More rigorous training for academic professions
(D) Growth in the influence of religious fundamentalism
(E) Increased attention to the methods and outlook of the sciences
Answer: (D) Growth in the influence of religious fundamentalism
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