单选题The moral decline of American society is caused mainly by ______.Aits growing wealthBthe self-centeredness of individualsCunderestimating the impact of social changesDthe prejudice against women and minorities
单选题
The moral decline of American society is caused mainly by ______.
A
its growing wealth
B
the self-centeredness of individuals
C
underestimating the impact of social changes
D
the prejudice against women and minorities
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解析：
细节题。第三段很完整地回答了这个问题，即美国社会中的物质主义和个人主义是进步思想的最大障碍，这两个主义在民主意识中根深蒂固，B项与此吻合。
细节题。第三段很完整地回答了这个问题，即美国社会中的物质主义和个人主义是进步思想的最大障碍，这两个主义在民主意识中根深蒂固，B项与此吻合。
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