In the Late 1800s and Early 1900s, Anthropologists and Psychologists

question 66

Multiple Choice

In the late 1800s and early 1900s, anthropologists and psychologists referred to race and culture as determinants of positive and negative personal behaviors. What was the conclusion of research endeavors during this time?

• A) Cultures gave unique positive and negative features but that none were altogether better or worse.
• B) Minority cultural groups had positive features that were recognized, appreciated, and incorporated by majority cultural groups, which is what kept the majority group in power.
• C) The dominant racial or cultural group was superior to all ethnic or cultural minorities and kept power because of an abundance of positive features.
• D) Minority racial or cultural groups had more positive features than the majority group and were only kept out of power because of insufficient population numbers.

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Definitions:

Regression

A statistical method used to determine the relationship and predict outcomes between dependent and independent variables.

Analysis of Variance

A statistical method used to compare the means of three or more samples, testing the hypothesis that despite variations, all group means are equal.

Dependent Samples

Paired or matched samples where the members are related or matched in some way, such as by time, observation, or inherent connection.

D Score

A measurement used in psychology to quantify the difference in responses or behaviors under different conditions.