During the 18th Century, Scientists Began to Include Behavioral and Psychological

question 15

Multiple Choice

During the 18th century, scientists began to include behavioral and psychological characteristics in their racial categories. This led to the development of race as a ____________ construct.

• A) sociocultural
• B) multicultural
• C) biological
• D) narrow

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Definitions:

Attitudes

The settled ways of thinking or feeling about someone or something, typically reflected in a person's behavior.

Institutional Discrimination

Describes systemic and ingrained policies or practices within establishments that lead to unequal treatment or opportunities for certain groups of people.

Structural Power Relations

The overarching system of power dynamics that exist within a society, organized by structures such as class, race, gender, and economy.

Formal Laws

Established legal rules codified by governing bodies, which are enforced by institutions and are integral to societal regulation.