When Incorporated into Colonial Territories or into Countries, Indigenous Peoples

question 21

Multiple Choice

When incorporated into colonial territories or into countries, indigenous peoples usually become __________ and they are almost always __________.

• A) minorities; very poor
• B) dominant; wealthy
• C) more educated; middle class
• D) a social class; poor

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Definitions:

Defensive Pessimism

A strategy where individuals set low expectations for their performance in order to prepare for possible negative outcomes.

Cognitive Strategy

Approaches or techniques that an individual employs to process information, solve problems, and enhance learning or memory.

Worse Performance

A lower level of achievement or effectiveness in carrying out a task or duty compared to expected or previous results.

Better Performance

An improvement in efficiency, accuracy, or quality of work or activity when compared to a previous level.