Theories Which Suggest That Prejudice and Discrimination Arise from Personality

question 13

Multiple Choice

Theories which suggest that prejudice and discrimination arise from personality traits are criticized by sociologists because:

• A)they do not take into account the social conditions that create the prejudice and discrimination.
• B)they are not scientific.
• C)they have not been rigorously tested.
• D)they do not take into account genetic disparities between people.

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Definitions:

Neuron

A specialized cell transmitting nerve impulses; a nerve cell.

Smooth Muscle Fibers

Muscle tissue that is involuntary, non-striated, and found in the walls of internal organs and blood vessels.

Cardiac Muscle Fibers

Specialized muscle fibers found in the heart that enable its contraction and beating.

Involuntary Control

The regulation of bodily functions not under conscious control, such as heartbeat and digestion.