The Idea That Prejudice and Discrimination Form a Vicious Circle

question 18

Multiple Choice

The idea that prejudice and discrimination form a vicious circle means that

• A)prejudice is more common than actual discrimination.
• B)it is easy to prove that most stereotypes are wrong.
• C)most people do not act on their prejudices.
• D)prejudice and discrimination reinforce each other.

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Definitions:

Fixed Costs

Costs that remain consistent regardless of production or sales volume, including rent, salaries, and insurance fees.

Variable Costs

Expenses that change in proportion to the activity or production level of a business.

Total Fixed Costs

The sum total of costs that are unaffected by changes in production levels or output.

Short-Run

A phase where production can be adjusted only by varying the amounts of variable inputs, with fixed inputs remaining constant.