According to the Authors, Which of the Following Is True

question 12

Multiple Choice

According to the authors, which of the following is true of the study of the impact of institutional racism on health?

• A) Institutional racism is not the primary mechanism by which racism adversely affects health, so it has received little research attention.
• B) No efforts have been made to operationalize aspects of institutional racism in epidemiological studies.
• C) Researchers have made great strides in quantifying the impact of institutional racism on health.
• D) It is challenging to capture the impact of institutional racism using traditional epidemiological research.

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Definitions:

Reference-Group Effects

The influence of perceived group norms and values on an individual's behavior, attitudes, and perceptions.

Social Norms

Unwritten rules or standards of behavior that are considered acceptable in a group or society.

Cross-Sectional Perspectives

Analyses or observations made at a single point in time, often used to compare different population groups simultaneously.

Mutual Constitution Model

A concept in social science that suggests individuals and their social contexts are mutually influencing each other over time.