Studies Show Some Clear Signs That Modern Forms of Racism

question 4

Multiple Choice

Studies show some clear signs that modern forms of racism do exist. For example, a study by Vanman and his colleagues (1990) finds that subjects report liking black people _____ than liking white people, and their facial muscles reveal that _____.

• A) slightly less; this is actually the case
• B) slightly more; the opposite is true
• C) slightly more; they like blacks significantly more than they report
• D) much less; the opposite is true

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Definitions:

Social Factors

Elements within society that influence individuals' living conditions, behaviors, and health, such as socioeconomic status, culture, and community support.

U.S. Department of Health

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Human Services

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Ethnic Minorities

are groups of people who differ in race or color or in national, religious, or cultural origin from the dominant population.