Rationalization of Oppression Is an Explanation for Prejudice That Focuses

question 63

Multiple Choice

Rationalization of oppression is an explanation for prejudice that focuses on prejudice and stereotyping as tools to ____.

• A) promote one's self esteem
• B) remain ignorant of a group's actual behavioral characteristics
• C) protect the political goals of the powerful group
• D) think more efficiently

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Definitions:

Positive Profits

Financial gains realized when the total revenues of a business exceed its total costs.

Pure Monopolist

A single seller in a market that produces a unique product without close substitutes, having significant control over the market price.

Profit-Maximizing Output

The level of production at which a company achieves the highest possible profit, where marginal cost equals marginal revenue.

Short-Run Equilibrium

The condition where supply and demand are balanced at a particular level of output and price over a short period.