Linley Is Trying to Reduce Racism by Having Children of Different

question 79

Multiple Choice

Linley is trying to reduce racism by having children of different races work on projects together. Each student is given information critical to the project and has to collaborate with their different-race group members by sharing that information to earn a good grade on the project. The classroom norms are supportive of cross-race interaction. Which of the following conditions essential to the success of the contact hypothesis is missing?

• A) Equal status
• B) Social norms
• C) Cooperative activities
• D) Personal interaction

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Definitions:

Schwann Cells

Glial cells in the peripheral nervous system that wrap around axons, providing insulation (myelin) and support for nerve conduction.

Nerve Damage

Nerve damage involves harm or injury to nerve cells or fibers, leading to loss of function, pain, or numbness in the affected area of the body.

Neuron

A specialized cell transmitting nerve impulses; a nerve cell, fundamental in the nervous system for sending and receiving information through electrical and chemical signals.

Epigenetic Influences

Refer to external modifications to DNA that turn genes on or off without changing the DNA sequence itself, affecting how cells read genes.