In a Housing Project There Are 350 Households in Which

question 9

Multiple Choice

In a housing project there are 350 households in which English is spoken,50 in which Spanish is spoken,and 100 in which the language is other than English or Spanish.If a psychologist approaches a house at random to conduct an interview,the chance that the language in that household will NOT be English is

• A)1 / 500 = .002
• B)50 / 350 = .14
• C)150 / 500 = .3
• D)150 / 350 = .43

Identify legal and societal efforts to combat racism and promote equality.

Analyze the role of individual and societal attitudes in perpetuating racial stereotypes.

Understand the concept of racial profiling and its implications in law enforcement and daily life.

Examine the ways in which racial issues are represented in media and public discourse.

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Definitions:

Social Capital

The networks, relationships, and social interactions that provide individuals and communities with value, facilitating cooperation and benefitting collective and individual actions.

Malcolm Gladwell

An author and journalist known for exploring the intricacies of social sciences through his books and writings.

Connector

An individual or tool that links people with each other or links concepts, resources, or systems together facilitating interaction or understanding.

Weak Tie

A connection or relationship between individuals in a social network that is not strong, frequent, or emotionally close, but can provide new insights and opportunities because of its diversity.