Which of the Following Is Not an Institution

question 12

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not an institution?

• A) the practice of tipping the person who cuts your hair
• B) a set of mathematical equations to represent each segment of an economy
• C) the set of rules that specifying how your state legislature makes decisions

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Definitions:

Contact Hypothesis

A theory suggesting that under appropriate conditions, interpersonal contact is one of the most effective ways to reduce prejudice between majority and minority group members.

Equal Status

A principle suggesting that greater interaction between groups under conditions of equal status will reduce prejudice and improve relations among them.

Hostility

Aggressive behavior or attitudes directed towards others, often stemming from anger or antagonism.

Evolutionary Theory

A scientific framework that explains the diversity of life on Earth through the processes of natural selection, mutation, gene flow, and genetic drift.