What Explanation Does Functionalism Have for Prejudice and Discrimination Today

question 107

Multiple Choice

What explanation does functionalism have for prejudice and discrimination today?

• A) Prejudice and discrimination are the result of a struggle for scarce resources.
• B) Prejudice and discrimination are perpetuated by economic but not racial factors.
• C) Prejudice and discrimination are established on an international level.
• D) Prejudice and discrimination help to increase group cohesion.

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Definitions:

DSM IV

The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fourth Edition, a handbook used by healthcare professionals as a guide to diagnose mental disorders.

False Beliefs

Convictions or assumptions held by an individual that are not based on accurate information or evidence.

Delusions

False beliefs held with strong conviction, despite superior evidence to the contrary, often observed in mental health disorders like schizophrenia.

Obsessions

Persistent, unwanted, and intrusive thoughts, images, or urges that cause significant anxiety or distress.