The Idea of the Original Position Involves the Assumption That

question 27

True/False

The idea of the original position involves the assumption that a person embodies his or her racial status.

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Definitions:

Silphium Plant

An ancient plant, now possibly extinct, that was used for various culinary and medicinal purposes in the Mediterranean region during classical antiquity.

Pluralistic Ignorance

A situation where the majority of group members privately reject a norm but assume incorrectly that most others accept it.

Diffusion Of Responsibility

An aspect of the bystander effect whereby the presence of others leads to a decreased sense of personal responsibility to act.

Civil Inattention

An unspoken rule governing interactions in public places, whereby individuals briefly notice others before ignoring them.