Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)

1. The word "multiculturalism" refers to a movement or political force.
2. The terms "mosaic" and "tapestry" are more accurate descriptions of America's multicultural society than the term "melting pot."
3. Changes in population characteristics were insignificant between 1990 and 2000.
4. Prejudice that is unchecked and acted on can result in all of the following: citizen humiliation, lawsuits, loss of jobs, and long-term damage to police-community relations.
5. When people have implicit biases, it means that they are consciously aware of the prejudices they hold.


1. FALSE
2. TRUE
3. FALSE
4. TRUE
5. FALSE

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a. True b. False

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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