The Term That Describes the Differences in Human Physical Characteristics

question 38

Multiple Choice

The term that describes the differences in human physical characteristics arbitrarily used to categorize large numbers of diverse individuals is:

• A) ethnicity.
• B) ethnocentrism.
• C) race.
• D) racism.

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Definitions:

Rebellious

Defying or resisting some established authority, policy, or tradition.

Compliance

The act of conforming to a request, demand, or regulation, often analyzed in social psychology as a form of social influence.

Role Confusion

A situation in Erikson's theory of psychosocial development where an individual struggles to define their personal identity and role in society, often occurring during adolescence.

Sense of Identity

An individual's perception of themselves, including their beliefs, qualities, and expressions.