Treating Members of Various Social Groups Differently in Circumstances Where

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Multiple Choice

Treating members of various social groups differently in circumstances where their rights or treatment should be identical is known as

• A)stereotyping.
• B)prejudice.
• C)authoritarianism.
• D)discrimination.

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Definitions:

Minority Racial/Ethnic Groups

Ethnically, culturally, or racially distinct groups that make up a smaller percentage of the population compared to the majority group.

Better Educated

Having received a higher level or quality of education than average.

Compulsive Overeating

An eating disorder characterized by the uncontrollable urge to eat large quantities of food, often leading to weight gain and emotional distress.

Compulsive Overdieting

An unhealthy preoccupation with extreme dieting and weight loss, often to the detriment of one's physical and mental health.