Institutional Prejudice and Discrimination Refers to the Fact That

question 4

Multiple Choice

Institutional prejudice and discrimination refers to the fact that

• A)some people hold rigid and unfair attitudes.
• B)bias was more pronounced in this nation's history.
• C)bias is built into the operation of social institutions.
• D)many people still hold prejudiced opinions.

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Definitions:

Gonadotropin-releasing Hormone

Gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) is a hormone released from the hypothalamus that stimulates the pituitary gland to release gonadotropins and regulate reproductive functions.

Somatostatin

A hormone that inhibits the secretion of several other hormones, including growth hormone and insulin.

Hypothalamus

A region of the brain that coordinates both the autonomic nervous system and the activity of the pituitary, controlling body temperature, thirst, hunger, and other homeostatic systems.

Anterior Pituitary

A glandular portion of the pituitary gland that produces and secretes hormones regulating various bodily functions.