Despite Lawmakers' Efforts to Remove Prejudice as an Obstacle to Educational

question 16

Multiple Choice

Despite lawmakers' efforts to remove prejudice as an obstacle to educational and job opportunities, _______

• A) some federal laws promote unfair hiring practices.
• B) prejudice is still deeply rooted in some people's beliefs and habits.
• C) some colleges are reluctant to admit minority students.
• D) all of the above.

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Definitions:

Impression Management

Strategies and behaviors individuals use to influence how others perceive them.

Meta-Communication

Communication about communication, which involves discussing or analyzing the way in which information is exchanged, including tone, non-verbal cues, and implicit messages.

Face-Saving

A social or psychological strategy employed to maintain dignity, avoid embarrassment, or preserve reputation after a mistake or failure.

Noise

In communication, unwanted or disruptive sounds that interfere with the reception of the message being sent.