According to Allport, __________ can lead to a group becoming a scapegoat

A) highly visible physical appearance or observable customs and actions
B) physical strength
C) adherence to dominant norms
D) a high mortality rate


Answer: A

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(a) 68 (b) 78 (c) 88 (d) 98

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Jared’s teachers at Clay Elementary School labeled him as a poor student, and his grades were, indeed, poor. When Jared’s family moved and he started attending North Fork Elementary, the teachers did not label him as a poor student, and his grades were, indeed, average or above average. This example is most consistent with

A. the concept of self-fulfilling prophecy. B. teachers disliking Jared at his previous school. C. the extent to which his family was supportive. D. chance—children’s grades often vary considerably.

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The percentage of workers who work very long weeks (50 hours or more) is higher in the United States than in

A. France. B. Germany. C. The United Kingdom. D. all of these countries.

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According to the theory of cumulative disadvantage, inequality begins with those who have greater resources and more opportunities to ________ additional resources.

A. own B. develop C. acquire D. occupy

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