The most serious kind of prejudice is
a. racism.
b. avoidance.
c. discrimination.
d. stereotyping.
(Answer: a)
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a. variation over time. b. who commits the act and who feels they have been harmed by it. c. when there is enough evidence to warrant an investigation. d. only if the act results in certain consequences deemed serious.
A social group that people use as a point of reference in making evaluations or decisions is called a ________
a. peer group. b. reference group. c. out-group. d. dyad.
______ has its greatest impact on the less well-off and most vulnerable populations in the developing world.
A. Malaria B. Cholera C. Mononucleosis D. Tuberculosis
The statement "Attempts to create bilingualism in the U.S. represent a case of subordinated language minorities seeking opportunities for self-expression" reflects the views of which sociological perspective?
A. interactionist perspective B. global perspective C. conflict perspective D. functionalist perspective