In Europe and the Americas, a Commonplace European or European

question 104

Essay

In Europe and the Americas, a commonplace European or European American explanation for the exploitation and enslavement of other groups, especially people of African descent, drew on an old myth based on the biblical story of Noah and his sons. Describe this myth.

Comprehend the basics of genetics, including the distinction between genotype and phenotype.

Recognize how the nervous and endocrine systems respond to stress and stimuli.

Understand the concept of epigenetics and how the environment can influence gene expression.

Distinguish between types of twins and what their study reveals about genetics and behavior.

---

Definitions:

Right-Wing Authoritarianism

A personality and ideological framework characterized by a high degree of submission to authorities, aggression toward outgroups, and a rigid adherence to conventional norms.

Preemptive Bombing

A military strategy involving an attack made on the presumption that an enemy is planning an imminent attack, intended to neutralize the perceived threat.

Conservative American College Students

Refers to students enrolled in American colleges who hold conservative values and beliefs politically and socially.

Symbolic Racism

A tendency to express negative biases held about a racial outgroup not at the group directly but at social policies seen as benefiting that group.