Clay, a Professional Football Player, Feels That When His Team

question 82

Multiple Choice

Clay, a professional football player, feels that when his team wins it is because of his play. However, recently when his team lost, Clay went on TV to complain about the poor officiating in the game. This is an example of__________

• A) a self-fulfilling prophecy.
• B) a situational bias.
• C) an internal bias.
• D) a self-serving bias.

Understand the social construction of race.

Recognize the flexible and changing nature of ethnic identity.

Describe the various ways immigrants adapt and integrate into new cultures.

Understand the socioeconomic challenges faced by immigrants and minority groups.

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Definitions:

Parietal Lobe

A region of the cerebral cortex involved in processing sensory information regarding the location of parts of the body as well as interpreting visual information and processing language and mathematics.

Frontal Lobe

Part of the brain located at the front of each cerebral hemisphere, responsible for voluntary movement, expressive language, and managing higher level executive functions.

Brain Stem

The posterior part of the brain, adjoined to the spinal cord, that controls basic life functions such as heartbeat, breathing, and blood pressure.

Cerebellum

A part of the brain located at the back of the skull that is responsible for coordinating voluntary movements and maintaining balance and posture.