To Say That Race Is Socially Constructed Is to Say

question 76

Multiple Choice

To say that race is socially constructed is to say that

• A) it is rooted in biology, including genetics
• B) the concept of race is unchanging over time
• C) what constitutes a "race" changes from society to society
• D) each of us can choose what race we are

Familiarize with the shift towards understanding psychological disorders as influenced by both internal and external factors, including social conditions.

Understand the effectiveness and methods of psychotherapy.

Recognize the side effects and purposes of various psychiatric drugs.

Identify different types of psychological practitioners and their roles.

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Definitions:

Conservation

A cognitive ability recognized by Jean Piaget that allows a person to determine that a quantity will remain the same despite adjustment of the container, shape, or apparent size.

Object Permanence

The understanding that objects continue to exist even when they cannot be observed or heard.

Egocentric Thought

A mode of thinking, common in early childhood, where an individual perceives the world solely from their own perspective, often failing to recognize others' viewpoints.

Sing

The act of producing musical sounds with the voice, often with a tune.