Which of the Following Is a Major Difference Between Brazilian

question 53

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a major difference between Brazilian and American racial taxonomies?

• A) Brazilians do not recognize racial differences.
• B) American categories are purer than Brazilian categories.
• C) There are no important differences between the two taxonomies.
• D) In the United States, social race is determined at birth and does not change, but in Brazil race can change from day to day.
• E) Brazilian racial categories are based on genotype, whereas U.S. categories are based on phenotype.

Describe the process and rationale behind systematic desensitization as a treatment for phobias.

Understand the concept of avoidance learning and its relation to phobias, superstitions, and obsessive-compulsive behaviors.

Recognize the reasons why certain objects or situations are more likely to become phobic stimuli than others.

Identify the factors that decrease the likelihood of developing a phobia towards a potentially threatening object.

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Definitions:

Enclosed Places

Areas or environments that are surrounded by barriers such as walls or structures, limiting access and egress.

Enema

A procedure where liquid or gas is injected into the rectum, usually to expel its contents, but also to introduce drugs or permit X-ray imaging.

Colon

The large intestine.

Contrast Medium

A substance used in medical imaging to highlight specific structures or fluids within the body to improve the clarity and diagnostic accuracy of the images.