The Term "Ethnic Gloss" Refers to a Tendency to Make

question 78

Multiple Choice

The term "ethnic gloss" refers to a tendency to make ethnic groups appear to

• A) be more homogeneous than they really are.
• B) be more diverse than they really are.
• C) commit more crimes than they actually do.
• D) be more different than each other than they really are.

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Definitions:

Rationalization

An attempt to logically justify one's behavior or feelings with plausible explanations, often to conceal the true reasons.

Repression

Keeping the unconscious from consciousness by pushing it away.

Moving Against

Gaining control in a competitive world through exploitativeness and aggressiveness.

Moving Toward

Connecting with others as a way of dealing with anxiety.