In a recent study on modern racism, respondents who attributed continuing racial inequality to either the lack of ability or the lack of motivation of African Americans also ______.
A. opposed government intervention
B. approved of government intervention
C. were more likely to vote for Black politicians
D. were less likely to vote for Black politicians
E. were sympathetic to the history of discrimination against Blacks
Answer: A
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A. Conflict B. Symbolic interactionist C. Functionalist D. Individualistic
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