Concerning the Idea of Race, Which of the Following Is

question 18

Multiple Choice

Concerning the idea of race, which of the following is correct?

• A)Scientific studies have shown that members of similar racial categories share similar psychological traits.
• B)Races are statistical abstractions, based on observed physical similarities among populations.
• C)While scientists are in disagreement regarding the number of criteria that should be used to sort people into racial categories, they have reached agreement on the kind of criteria to be used.
• D)"Race" is no longer a concept given much credence by either scientists or the general public.

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Definitions:

Spacing Effect

The phenomenon whereby learning is more effective when study sessions are spread out over time, rather than conducted in a single, concentrated period.

Longer-Lasting Memories

Memories that are retained for an extended period of time, often due to their emotional significance or repeated rehearsal.

Intensive Course

A concentrated and rigorous course of study designed to cover large amounts of material in a short period of time.

Semantic Processing

The process of understanding and deriving meaning from words and sentences in language.