According to the realistic conflict perspective on prejudice and discrimination, majority group members and minority group members __________.

A) have a well-documented history of conflict that justifies feelings of hostility between the two groups
B) compete for status, power, or other scarce resources
C) have conflicting goals and conflicting values that increase animosity between the two groups
D) negotiate for power and status in a “check-and-balance” type of system


B) compete for status, power, or other scarce resources

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Research addressing the relationship between stress and depression suggests that ____.

a. several minor stressors are more likely than one severe stressor to cause depression b. acute stress is more likely than chronic stress to cause depression. c. exposure to dangerous events is more likely than loss and humiliation to cause depression. d. there is a bidirectional relationship between stress and depression so that stress can cause depression and depression can cause stress.

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__________ validity uses a specific procedure that measures or correlates with a theoretical or intangible concept

a. Face b. Construct c. Internal d. External

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As Jordan is headed in to take his English final, he reminds himself what a great basketball player he is. This practice should help him cope with __________.

a. affirmation threat b. Discrimination c. social identity threat d. normative conformity

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Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)

Loss of dopamine neurons in the substantia nigra is one factor contributing to the development of Parkinson’s disease

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