A Positive or Negative Assessment of Members of a Group

question 40

Multiple Choice

A positive or negative assessment of members of a group or their perceived attributes is known as ________.

• A)a stereotype
• B)a prejudice
• C)ethnocentrism
• D)tokenism
• E)discrimination

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Definitions:

Iranian Hostage Crisis

A 444-day period during which American embassy staff were held captive from November 4, 1979, to January 20, 1981, by a group of Iranian college students who supported the Iranian Revolution.

Carter Administration

The executive period from 1977-1981 when Jimmy Carter served as the President of the United States, notable for its emphasis on human rights.

Richest 1 Percent

The segment of the population that is the wealthiest, holding a disproportionately large share of total global wealth.

Air Traffic Controllers

Professionals responsible for the safe and efficient movement of aircraft in the sky and on the ground at airports.