Legitimizing Myths Are Explanations That Are Used to Account for ____

question 158

Multiple Choice

Legitimizing myths are explanations that are used to account for ____.

• A) inequalities in power (e.g., ethnic disparities in the US)
• B) random acts of violence and terror (e.g., the terrorist attacks of 9/11)
• C) natural wonders and mysteries (e.g., the existence of the universe)
• D) personal failures or defeats (e.g., why you slept through class)

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Definitions:

Affect Is Inappropriate

A condition where an individual’s emotional expression does not match the situation or their internal state.

Personal Space

The physical space immediately surrounding someone, into which any encroachment feels uncomfortable to most people.

Feedback

Information provided as a response to actions or performances, aimed at improving or maintaining the quality of future outcomes.

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A general expression used by individuals to convey that they are experiencing discomfort or feeling unwell without specifying a particular symptom or condition.