The Most Frequent Motivation of Hate Crimes Is Bias Against

question 40

Multiple Choice

The most frequent motivation of hate crimes is bias against a person's

• A) sexual orientation.
• B) religious beliefs.
• C) disability.
• D) gender.
• E) race.

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Definitions:

Prosocial Consequences

Refers to outcomes of actions that are beneficial to others or society as a whole.

Milgram's Research

A series of social psychology experiments conducted by Stanley Milgram, demonstrating individuals' obedience to authority figures, even when asked to perform actions conflicting with personal conscience.

Dangerous Obedience

Compliance with commands or orders that can result in harm to oneself or others, often discussed in the context of authority experiments.

Administered Shocks

In a research context, refers to the application of electrical shocks to participants or subjects as part of an experimental procedure.