William Julius Wilson Argues, as Do Others, That Class More

question 11

Multiple Choice

William Julius Wilson argues, as do others, that class more than race now shape contemporary Black attitudes. What is a result of this phenomenon?

• A) The diversity and class structure of the Black community makes race a more ambiguous unifying factor.
• B) Some Blacks see themselves as a different race, especially the children of interracial marriages.
• C) A misperception among Blacks that some are "more equal than others" to use Orwell's expression.
• D) Blacks are not seeing a reality that statistics bear out, that racism is still having a deleterious effect on the quality of their lives.

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Definitions:

Cognitive Dissonance

The psychological discomfort experienced when holding two or more conflicting beliefs, values, or attitudes.

Fundamental Attribution Error

A cognitive bias that involves overemphasizing personality traits and underestimating situational factors when explaining other people's behavior.

Central Route Persuasion

A method of persuasion that involves deeply processing the content of the message, evaluating the arguments presented and leading to lasting attitude change.

Role Playing

The act of imitating the character and behaviors of someone else, often as a therapeutic or training tool.