Depending on the Situation, the Same Man Might Declare "I'm

question 79

Multiple Choice

Depending on the situation, the same man might declare "I'm Jimmy's father"; "I'm your boss"; "I'm African American"; or "I'm your professor." This phenomenon, whereby a person's claimed or perceived identity varies depending on context, is called

• A)ethnicity.
• B)hypodescent.
• C)a situational negotiation of social identity.
• D)ethnic tolerance.
• E)rotating core personality traits.

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Definitions:

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An influential American statesman and senator in the early 19th century, known for his advocacy for the Constitution and the Union.

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