How Does Prejudice Regarding Overweight and Obesity Compare to Racism

question 43

Multiple Choice

How does prejudice regarding overweight and obesity compare to racism and sexism?

• A) While prejudice regarding overweight and obesity may be hurtful, it has very few serious effects compared to racism and sexism.
• B) It appears as though the processes underlying prejudice regarding overweight and obesity are different.
• C) Unlike racist and sexist attitudes, many people will openly admit and even act upon their negative attitudes toward obese people.
• D) There is limited evidence of the existence of prejudice regarding overweight and obesity, while racism and sexism clearly exist.

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Promisor

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Consideration

The value (such as money, a service, or a promise) that is exchanged between parties in a contract.

Unilateral Contract

A promise exchanged for an act.

Nominal Consideration

A token amount in a contract to indicate that a deal has been agreed upon, even if the sum is not reflective of the contract's true value.