Which of the Following Statements Is True of Race

question 8

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true of race?

• A) Most social scientists agree that race is a biological reality, and not a social construct.
• B) There are real social consequences of being perceived to be a part of an identifiable racial group.
• C) The creation of racial taxonomies has been documented to have occurred in a distinctly scientific manner.
• D) Certain physical traits related to race are inherently and exclusively found in combination with other physical traits.

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Definitions:

Feared

An emotion or feeling of apprehension or dread towards a specific object, situation, or outcome.

False Alarm

An event where a warning or concern is raised without an actual threat or danger being present.

Panic

An extreme fear reaction that is triggered even though there is nothing to be afraid of (it is essentially a “false alarm”).

GABA

A neurotransmitter in the brain known for its role in inhibiting nerve transmissions, contributing to calming nervous activity.