Which of the Following Is a Real-Life Example of a Racial

question 28

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a real-life example of a racial microaggression gathered by The Microaggressions Project?

• A) Ohmygawd. You're totally not what people think of when they think of Muslim women. You're so cool.
• B) I express that my brother attends a private university. Immediately a girl responds in a very sure voice, "Oh, he plays football?"
• C) I always get asked to be an interpreter for patients who are not native English speakers, specifically for those of Asian background.
• D) All of the above.

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Definitions:

Self-blaming Attributions

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Depression

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Linkage Analysis

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Biological Perspective

An approach in psychology and science that examines behaviors and mental processes through the lens of genetic, neuronal, hormonal, and neurodevelopmental mechanisms.