Why Does Race Continue to Be Such a Widely Used

question 63

Multiple Choice

Why does race continue to be such a widely used concept in today's society?

• A) Because the term has become useful in our interpersonal, group, and societal relationships
• B) Because of the known genetic difference between racial groups
• C) Because scientific evidence supports the idea of significant genetic differences between racial groups
• D) Because psychologists agree that race continues to be a useful term

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