Which of the Following Statements Accurately Describes the African American

question 11

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements accurately describes the African American population in the United States?

• A) African American people make up about 50 percent of the U.S. population.
• B) About 25 percent of African Americans live below the poverty level.
• C) The median family income for African Americans is about 90 percent of their White counterparts.
• D) African American men are just as likely as White men to be incarcerated or on death row.

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Definitions:

Deindividuation

A psychological state where an individual loses self-awareness and a sense of individuality, often leading to disinhibited behavior, usually in group settings.

Deindividuation

A psychological state where an individual loses self-awareness and self-restraint, often occurring in group settings that foster anonymity.

Social Facilitation

When the mere presence of others improves performance.

Group Polarization

The phenomenon by which a group's prevailing attitudes or beliefs become more extreme following group discussions, as members tend to support more extreme positions.