Luis Is a Mexican American Man Who Says Terrible Things

question 9

Multiple Choice

Luis is a Mexican American man who says terrible things about African Americans when he is with his Mexican American friends.When they encounter a group of African Americans on the street,Luis smiles,says "Hello," and passes by.Robert Merton would describe Luis as a(n) :

• A) active bigot.
• B) timid bigot.
• C) fair-weather liberal.
• D) all-weather liberal.

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Definitions:

Rationalization

The cognitive process in which individuals justify behaviors or decisions that may otherwise be unacceptable, often by creating a seemingly logical reason for them.

Defence Mechanism

Unconscious psychological strategies brought into play by various entities to cope with reality and to maintain self-image.

Rationalization

The process of providing a logical, plausible, and socially acceptable explanation for behaviors that might otherwise be perceived as irrational.

Defence Mechanism

Psychological strategies brought into play by individuals, groups, or even nations to cope with reality and maintain self-image.