The Media Often Presents Certain Racial Groups as Less Capable

question 112

Multiple Choice

The media often presents certain racial groups as less capable or successful. This can encourage

• A)prejudice.
• B)polarization.
• C)cognitive dissonance.
• D)social facilitation.

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Definitions:

Axon

A long, slender projection of a nerve cell, or neuron, that typically conducts electrical impulses away from the neuron's cell body.

Cell Body

The part of a neuron that contains the nucleus and most of the cytoplasm, serving as the site for essential cellular functions.

Soma

The cell body of a neuron, containing the nucleus and metabolic machinery necessary for neural functions.

Axon

A long, slender projection of a neuron that conducts electrical impulses away from the neuron's cell body toward other neurons or muscles.