Which of the Following Phrases Best Encapsulates the Meaning of the Term

question 53

Multiple Choice

Which of the following phrases best encapsulates the meaning of the term civil rights?

• A) the guaranteed freedoms on which the government cannot intrude
• B) the personal liberties of individual citizens
• C) the assurance of equal treatment to all citizens regardless of group identity
• D) the protection of members of historically disadvantaged groups from discrimination
• E) the protection of all groups and individuals from discrimination

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Definitions:

Peripheral Route Persuasion

Occurs when people are influenced by incidental cues, such as a speaker’s attractiveness.

Cognitive Dissonance

A psychological phenomenon where an individual experiences discomfort due to holding contradictory beliefs, ideas, or values at the same time.

Attribution

The process of explaining one's own or others' behaviors and events by attributing causes to them.

Fundamental Attribution Error

The tendency for observers, when analyzing others’ behavior, to underestimate the impact of the situation and to overestimate the impact of personal disposition.