Which of the Following Would Be an Example of a Microaggression

question 17

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would be an example of a microaggression?

• A) asking an Asian American for directions
• B) telling an Asian American that they "speak good English"
• C) telling a Hispanic American that "they should lighten up" rather than be offended at a racist joke
• D) telling a Native American that they are making a "mountain out of a molehill" when they disapprove of a white person dressing up as a Native American for Halloween

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Certainty Equivalent

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Probability

A measure of the likelihood of a certain event or outcome, expressed as a number between 0 and 1.

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An economic concept referring to individuals or entities that make choices under uncertainty to maximize their expected level of satisfaction or utility.

Utility Function

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