Shelly has depression, and it cheers her up when she’s able to make fun of others. As a result, she joins in when people make fun of the Cubans in her town who can’t speak English. This is an example of the _________ function of prejudice.

a. ego-defensive
b. value expression
c. utilitarian
d. knowledge function


a. ego-defensive

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a. connect the training method with the training objectives. b. develop training content. c. determine the learning objectives. d. select training materials.

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Which one of these is an example of obscenity that does not have First Amendment rights protection?

a. movies rated M b. child pornography c. profane comedic acts d. X-rated movies

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In studies of reactions to consuming pornography, research shows that

A. porn that depicts male aggression and female degradation arouses some male viewers. B. male adolescents who view porn that depicts male aggression and female degradation report more positive, permissive attitudes about recreational sex. C. adolescents exposed to porn early in life report more sexist attitudes and are more likely to become sexually experienced at early ages. D. All of the above have been found in research.

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There is usually only one way to properly place a microphone for a particular instrument

a. true b. false

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