Skin Color Is Not a Good Way to Distinguish "Races

question 46

Multiple Choice

Skin color is not a good way to distinguish "races" of people because

• A) it can be changed by environmental factors.
• B) it is but one of many traits that vary within and between human populations.
• C) it is not inherited.
• D) it changes over a person's lifetime.
• E) there are too many variations to keep track of.

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Definitions:

Tension

The state of being stretched tight or the mental or emotional strain a person may feel under pressure.

Relationship Role

The specific behaviors, responsibilities, and functions expected of an individual in the context of their interpersonal relationships.

Interpersonal Relations

The interactions and relationships between two or more people.

Descriptive Norm

Socially accepted behaviors that individuals are expected to conform to in a specific context, based on the observed actions of others.