The Issue of Racial Profiling Has Been a Controversial Topic

question 199

Multiple Choice

The issue of racial profiling has been a controversial topic in the United States for many years, and it was particularly widespread after the events of September 11, 2001. When an individual engages in profiling and assumes that one person must possess certain qualities because of their race or ethnicity, (s) he is engaging in _______.

• A) attributing
• B) discrimination
• C) stereotyping
• D) social loafing

---

Definitions:

Lighted Gas Stoves

Gas stoves that are ignited and in operation, producing a flame for cooking or heating purposes.

Slight Burn

A minor injury to skin caused by heat, electricity, chemicals, light, radiation, or friction.

Higher-order Conditioning

A conditioned response is linked to a new stimulus by associating the new stimulus with a previously conditioned stimulus.

Conditioned Stimulus

A previously neutral stimulus that, after association with an unconditioned stimulus, comes to trigger a conditioned response.