The term discrimination is defined in the text as:
1) the theory that prejudice is embedded in our culture.
2) biased thought based on flawed assumptions about a group of people.
3) an expression of dissatisfaction with the justice system.
4) prejudiced action against a group of people.
Answer: 4. Prejudiced action against a group of people.
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a. functionalism b. environmental theory c. conflict theory d. symbolic interactionism
_____ conducted the Stanford Prison Experiment to explore the influence of groups on behaviors.
A. Philip Zimbardo B. Stanley Milgram C. Solomon Asch D. Irving Janis E. Georg Simmel
From a review of the literature about couples who decided not to have children, which of the following is NOT one of the motives for childlessness?
a. dislike of children b. freedom from responsibility and opportunity for self-fulfillment c. higher marital satisfaction d. monetary advantages
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a. renters b. small businesses c. big banks d. nursing home residents