The issue of racial profiling has been a controversial topic in the United States for many years, and it was particularly widespread after the events of September 11, 2001. When an individual engages in profiling and assumes that one person must possess certain qualities because of his or her race or ethnicity, the individual is engaging in __________.
A. attributing
B. discrimination
C. stereotyping
D. social loafing
Answer: C
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A. is not good, because sleeping will break Maggie's stream of ideas to solve the problem B. is just a myth-sleeping will not aid Maggie's problem-solving skills C. is good, because a good night's sleep can help Maggie see the problem with fresh eyes D. may help if Maggie is sleep-deprived, but otherwise it is not a helpful suggestion
At this moment, as you are concentrating on answering this exam question correctly, your dominant brain-wave pattern MOST likely consists of
a. alpha waves. b. beta waves. c. delta waves. d. theta waves.
“Yes or No. Do you support after-school programs and early-intervention programs?” is an example of a ______ question.
A. double-barreled B. double negative C. true–false D. negative-barreled
Who is most associated with the ideas of fluid and crystalized intelligence?
a. ?Cattell b. ?Thurstone c. ?Binet d. ?Wechsler