Aleta Is Looking at a Stack of Applications for the Open

question 87

Multiple Choice

Aleta is looking at a stack of applications for the open position she has at her bakery. She called all of the applicants acting as if she was asking an important question about their application. Really, however, she wanted to know who had an accent so she could put those applications in the "no" pile. Aleta just engaged in _____

• A)prejudice.
• B)the bystander effect.
• C)discrimination.
• D)social inhibition.

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Definitions:

Housing And Auto Manufacturing

Industries involved in the construction of residential buildings and the production of automobiles, both critical sectors of the economy.

Restrictive Monetary Policy

Government actions to reduce the money supply to curb rising prices, overexpansion, and concerns about overly rapid economic growth.

Money Supply

The total amount of monetary assets available in an economy at a specific time, including cash, coins, and balances held in checking and savings accounts.

Inflation

The rate at which the general level of prices for goods and services is rising, eroding purchasing power.