Prejudices That People Are Aware of and Can Easily Describe

question 80

Multiple Choice

Prejudices that people are aware of and can easily describe are called

• A) unconscious prejudices.
• B) explicit prejudices.
• C) acknowledged prejudices.
• D) implicit prejudices.

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Definitions:

Parasympathetic Stimulation

The stimulation of the parasympathetic nervous system results in outcomes such as a lower heart rate and heightened activity in the digestive system.

Peripheral Chemoreceptors

Sensory receptors located in the carotid and aortic bodies that detect changes in blood oxygen, carbon dioxide, and pH levels.

Carotid Bodies

Small, sensorial organs located on each side of the neck that detect changes in the oxygen and carbon dioxide levels in the blood.

Osmotic Pressure

The pressure required to prevent the flow of water across a semipermeable membrane due to osmosis.