When Government, Religious Groups, or Schools Create Policies and Practices-Intentionally

question 47

Multiple Choice

When government, religious groups, or schools create policies and practices-intentionally or unintentionally-that are systematically disadvantageous to certain groups, this is called:

• A)prejudice.
• B)individual discrimination.
• C)race.
• D)social capital.
• E)institutional discrimination.

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Definitions:

Enzyme-Linked Receptor

A type of cell surface receptor that, upon binding to its ligand, activates an intracellular enzyme, initiating a signal transduction pathway.

G Protein

A group of proteins functioning as cellular molecular switches, responsible for relaying signals from external stimuli to the inside of a cell.

Local Regulator

A molecule that communicates between cells in close proximity to regulate processes such as growth, development, and inflammation.

Paracrine Regulation

A form of cellular communication where cells release signals that affect nearby target cells in the immediate environment, regulating their behavior.