Some Forms of Prejudice Are So Deeply Ingrained in Many

question 59

Multiple Choice

Some forms of prejudice are so deeply ingrained in many cultures that people unthinkingly say things that are totally inoffensive to their in-group but may be deeply offensive to an out-group. This is one reason why intercultural understanding requires people to ______.

• A) put more effort into assimilating
• B) know their biases and stereotypes
• C) relate to the individual, not the culture
• D) tolerate the unknown

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Definitions:

Inconspicuous Flowers

Flowers that are not easily noticeable or visible, often due to their small size, dull color, or lack of showy petals.

Rhizome

A type of underground stem that grows horizontally, producing roots and shoots at intervals to enable a plant to spread.

Ferns

Non-flowering plants with feather-like leaves that reproduce via spores, lacking seeds and flowers.

Horsetails

A group of vascular plants from the genus Equisetum, known for their reed-like appearance, that reproduce through spores instead of seeds.