If someone minimizes, avoids, or denies undesirable characteristics in himself/herself by exaggerating those same characteristics in others, they are engaging in
a. Racism
b. Projection
c. Scapegoating
d. Discrimination
ANS: b
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in a position of authority. a. Talcott Parsons b. Howard Becker c. Stanley Milgram d. George Orwell e. William F. Ogburn
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A. 13 and 34 B. 14 and 41 C. 12 and 30 D. 13 and 45
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A. Majority groups will begin to align themselves with minority groups as they come to see the change as inevitable and natural. B. Minority groups will begin to align themselves with majority groups as they come to see the change as impossible and destructive. C. Groups and organizations with vested interests in those institutions will martial their defenses and go on the offense to protect the institution. D. Symbolic conflict will turn into physical conflict as opposing protest groups are more likely to come into close contact during their demonstrations.
If people demonstrate prejudice against Jews, they are engaging in
What will be an ideal response?