Which of the Following Statements About People's Beliefs About the Causes

question 61

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about people's beliefs about the causes of racial inequality is true?

• A)Among African Americans, members of the Millennial generation are less likely than member of previous generations to attribute the disadvantaged status of minorities to a lack of motivation
• B)Among the Millennial generation, African Americans and Whites are equally likely to attribute racial inequality to structural factors (i.e., discrimination)
• C)Among the Millennial generation, African Americans are more likely than Whites to recognize the structural basis of racial inequality
• D)Whites and African Americans are equally likely to attribute racial inequality to individual factors (i.e., motivation)
• E)Most U.S. adults believe that discrimination is the main cause of racial inequality in this society

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Definitions:

Tend-And-Befriend

A behavior exhibited by some animals, including humans, as a stress response, where individuals seek social affiliation and nurturing activities to reduce stress.

General Adaptation Syndrome

A three-phase response (alarm, resistance, exhaustion) of the body to stress, identified by Hans Selye.

Endorphins

Neurotransmitters produced by the body to relieve pain and stress, often associated with feelings of euphoria.

Prolonged Stress

Extended exposure to stressful situations or stimuli, which can have negative long-term effects on health and well-being.