When a Belief in White Supremacy Becomes Deeply Ingrained in the Dominant

question 3

Multiple Choice

When a belief in white supremacy becomes deeply ingrained in the dominant culture,becomes embodied in customs and laws,and leads to discriminatory patterns that many take for granted,it is called:

• A)prejudice.
• B)discrimination.
• C)individual racism.
• D)institutional racism.

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Definitions:

Reinforcement Theory

A psychological concept suggesting that behavior is shaped and conditioned by its consequences, with positive outcomes reinforcing the behavior and increasing its likelihood of recurrence.

Positive Consequences

Favorable outcomes or benefits that result from a specific behavior or action, often reinforcing the behavior.

Theoretical Frameworks

Structures of concepts, assumptions, and their relations, used to support or guide research, providing a comprehensive understanding of a phenomenon.

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