Beliefs Are

question 27

Multiple Choice

Beliefs are

• A) the thoughts an individual has about an object, idea, or person.
• B) the informal societal rules that govern an individual's behavior.
• C) deep-rooted and enduring ideals and guiding principles.
• D) norms of behavior passed from generation to generation.

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Definitions:

Concealable

Capable of being hidden or kept secret from others.

Reverse Discrimination

The act of giving preference to members of a group historically discriminated against, potentially leading to unfair treatment of other groups.

Tokenism

The practice of making only a perfunctory or symbolic effort to be inclusive to members of minority groups, especially by recruiting a small number of people from underrepresented groups in order to give the appearance of equality.

Minority Group

A sociological term referring to a category of people differentiated from the social majority, often marked by differences in race, ethnicity, culture, or sexual orientation.