Normalization Refers to the Belief That

question 27

Multiple Choice

Normalization refers to the belief that

• A) hate crimes are motivated by the understandable anger of the perpetrator for the victim.
• B) territorial defense is a normal response that people have toward outgroup members.
• C) some types of hate crimes constitute a normal aspect of teenage development.
• D) normal people do not commit hate crimes.

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