Suppose That Thabang Is Obese, and You Are Prejudiced Against

question 11

Multiple Choice

Suppose that Thabang is obese, and you are prejudiced against obese people.Which of the following would be the BEST example of stigma by association?

• A)You evaluate people less positively when you find out they are friends with Thabang.
• B)You assume that because Thabang is obese, he probably has several other negative qualities as well (slovenliness, inarticulateness, etc.).
• C)You assume that Thabang is similar to other obese people.
• D)You try not to associate with Thabang because at some level you are afraid (albeit irrationally) of becoming obese yourself.

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Definitions:

Fischer Projection

A method of representing the three-dimensional spatial arrangement of atoms in molecules by using a two-dimensional drawing where horizontal lines represent bonds coming out of the plane toward the viewer and vertical lines represent bonds going into the plane.

Reaction Product

The substances that result from the chemical transformation of reactants in a chemical reaction.

Haworth Structure

A way of representing cyclic structures of sugars in a three-dimensional manner, showing the spatial arrangement of atoms.

α-Pyranose

A cyclic form of glucose where the molecule forms a six-membered ring structure.