A Set of Ideas About a Group of People, Such

question 42

Multiple Choice

A set of ideas about a group of people, such as: "All Irishmen are drunks who beat their wives," or "All Arabs are terrorists," can make it seem natural and normal to discriminate against these groups. What is the term for sets of ideas like these?

• A) group racism
• B) institutional racism
• C) racist ideology
• D) private racism

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Definitions:

Legitimate Authority

The rightful or morally justified power held by an entity or individual, which is recognized and followed by others.

Unconscious Desire

Wishes or wants that influence behavior without becoming part of conscious awareness.

Ethical Concerns

Considerations related to determining what is right or wrong in a moral sense, often applied in professional and personal decision-making.

Psychological Study

The scientific research and analysis of human behavior, emotions, and mental processes.