The Idea That Prejudice and Discrimination Form a Vicious Cycle

question 118

Multiple Choice

The idea that prejudice and discrimination form a vicious cycle means that:

• A) prejudice is more common than actual discrimination.
• B) it is easy to prove that most stereotypes are wrong.
• C) most people will act on their prejudices.
• D) bias is easily continued over time.

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Definitions:

Price Level

The total economy’s current average pricing for goods and services produced.

Real GDP

Gross Domestic Product adjusted for inflation, representing the value of all goods and services produced over a specific period, measured in constant prices.

Aggregate Demand Curve

A curve depicting the total demand for all goods and services in an economy at various price levels, assuming all other factors remain constant.

Short-Run Aggregate Supply Curve

A curve that shows the relationship between the price level and the quantity of goods and services supplied in the economy in the short term, assuming input costs remain constant.