Rationalization of oppression is an explanation for prejudice that focuses on prejudice and stereotyping as tools to ____

a. promote one's self esteem
b. remain ignorant of a group's actual behavioral characteristics
c. protect the political goals of the powerful group
d. think more efficiently


C

Psychology

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a. differ from those who are emotionally or sexually violent. b. use multiple forms of abuse against their partner. c. be resistant to therapeutic interventions. d. impede our understanding of abnormal psychology.

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Compare the outcomes of cohabitation between older adults and younger adults.

What will be an ideal response?

Psychology

Which of the following allows for the attainment of Piaget's concept of conservation?

a) sensorimotor thought b) reversibility c) naïve idealism d) the personal fable

Psychology

The gender identity of the vast majority of homosexuals and bisexuals is

a. just as strong as is found among heterosexuals b. weaker than is found among heterosexuals c. inconsistent with their anatomical gender d. evidence of gender dysphoria

Psychology