Which of the Following Best Exemplifies the Meaning of the Phrase

question 4

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best exemplifies the meaning of the phrase, "differences that make a difference"?

• A) The biological differences between men and women, and people with black and white skin are where we derive the significance of gender, sexuality, and race.
• B) The distinctions between sexual preferences and partners are where we derive the significance of sexuality and interactions that sometimes lead to sexual harassment.
• C) Differences between people are natural, and we blow them out of proportion by talking about them too much or with too much significance.
• D) Some differences are structured into society as important, while others are overlooked and thought unimportant.

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Definitions:

Directly Proportional

The relationship between two variables where if one variable increases, the other variable increases by the same factor.

Total Revenue

The total income generated from the sale of goods or services, calculated as the unit price multiplied by the quantity sold.

Constant of Proportionality

The constant of proportionality is the factor that relates two variables that are directly proportional to one another.

Stack Emissions

Gases or particles released into the atmosphere from industrial stacks or chimneys.