In the Context of Valuing Diversity, Which of the Following

question 65

Multiple Choice

In the context of valuing diversity, which of the following is a difference between prejudice and discrimination?

• A)Prejudice is a cultural orientation in which people belong to loose social frameworks, whereas discrimination is a cultural orientation in which individuals belong to tightly knit social frameworks.
• B)Prejudice relates to the acceptance of the unequal distribution of power, whereas discrimination relates to the tolerance of ambiguity and uncertainty.
• C)Prejudice emphasizes results of behavior, whereas discrimination emphasizes the character of an individual.
• D)Prejudice is an attitude, whereas discrimination describes behavior.

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Definitions:

Epiphyseal Plate

A growth plate located at the ends of long bones, where new bone tissue is produced during childhood and adolescence.

Long Bones

Bones that are longer than they are wide, primarily consisting of a shaft and two ends, which are mostly found in the appendicular skeleton such as the femur and humerus.

Articular Cartilage

Smooth, white tissue that covers the ends of bones where they come together to form joints, minimizing friction and absorbing shock.

Bone Growth

A physiological process involving the increase in size of bones through cell division and the deposition of new bone tissue, essential for skeletal development.