Sam Believes That Members of Another Ethnic Group Are a Threat

question 473

Multiple Choice

Sam believes that members of another ethnic group are a threat to his obtaining a good job or receiving financial aid to attend college. Sam is exhibiting

• A)discrimination.
• B)personal prejudice.
• C)group prejudice.
• D)stereotyping.

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Definitions:

Inflammation

The body's natural response to injury or infection, leading to redness, warmth, swelling, and sometimes pain at the affected site.

ACTH

Adrenocorticotropic hormone, a hormone produced by the pituitary gland that stimulates the adrenal glands to release cortisol, important for stress response.

Pineal Gland

A small, pinecone-shaped gland in the brain that produces melatonin, which helps regulate sleep-wake cycles.

Glucocorticoids

A class of steroid hormones that play critical roles in the body's stress response, metabolism, immune reaction, and inflammation control.