Which of the Following Accurately Defines Nativism

question 55

Multiple Choice

Which of the following accurately defines nativism?

• A) It refers to the use of race-neutral principles to defend the nonnative populations.
• B) It refers to the practice of immigrants sponsoring other immigrants who, in turn, sponsor still more.
• C) It refers to beliefs and policies favoring native-born citizens over immigrants.
• D) It refers to continuing dependence of former colonies on foreign countries.

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Definitions:

Representativeness Heuristic

A cognitive shortcut in which one makes judgments about the probability of an event based on how closely it matches one's stereotypes or expectations.

Anchoring and Adjustment Heuristic

A cognitive bias where individuals rely too heavily on an initial piece of information (the "anchor") when making decisions, adjusting insufficiently from this starting point.

Ethical Criteria

Standards or principles used to determine the rightness or wrongness of an action, often based on moral considerations.

Constituents

Individuals or groups who have a stake in or are affected by an organization's actions, decisions, and policies.