Speech Patterns of White Men May Differ from Those of African

question 184

Multiple Choice

Speech patterns of White men may differ from those of African American women. The positive psychology model of multiculturalism would posit that:

• A) both styles are equally legitimate.
• B) the difference is due to an inferior environment.
• C) the difference is due to an inborn deficiency.
• D) the less typical pattern may be uniquely impressive.

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Definitions:

Cruel and Unusual Punishment

Punishment that is considered unacceptable due to the suffering, pain, or humiliation it inflicts on the person subjected to it.

Wyatt V. Stickney

A landmark legal case that established the right to adequate treatment for people who are involuntarily committed to mental health facilities.

State Hospitals

Public mental institutions in the United States, run by the individual states.

Adequate Treatment

Medical care or therapy that is sufficient and meets the necessary health standards for addressing a specific condition or disease.