Since the 19th Century, There Has Been a Tendency in the U.S

question 33

Multiple Choice

Since the 19th century, there has been a tendency in the U.S. to classify offspring of racially-mixed couples as belonging to the race of the parent with the lowest racial status. This is called the:

• A) multiculturalist concept
• B) circumstantialist model
• C) primordialist model
• D) hypodescent concept

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Definitions:

Declarative Memory

A type of long-term memory that involves the conscious recall of facts and events.

Self-Referent

The reference to oneself or making something relate directly to oneself.

Encoding

The initial stage of memory processing, where information is converted into a format that can be stored in the brain.

Elaboration

The addition of more detail or information to something, often to clarify or enhance understanding.