Because of _____, the Negative Stereotypes of Groups That Occupy

question 91

Multiple Choice

Because of _____, the negative stereotypes of groups that occupy the lowest status of a given society tend to be consistent over time.

• A) cultural relativism
• B) stereotype interchangeability
• C) ethnic inferiority
• D) retrospective determinism

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Definitions:

Rainshadow

A dry area on the leeward side of a mountainous area, where precipitation is significantly reduced due to the blocking of moist air and precipitation by the mountains.

Subtropics

Regions of the Earth immediately adjacent to the tropics, characterized by hot, often humid summers and mild to warm winters.

Loess

An essentially unconsolidated sediment consisting predominantly of silt, interpreted to be windblown dust, commonly of glacial origin.

Ice-Age Glaciers

Massive sheets of ice and snow that covered large parts of the Earth’s surface during the last glacial period, significantly altering the planet's surface and ecosystem.