The Idea That Prejudice and Discrimination Form a Vicious Circle

question 18

Multiple Choice

The idea that prejudice and discrimination form a vicious circle means that

• A)prejudice is more common than actual discrimination.
• B)it is easy to prove that most stereotypes are wrong.
• C)most people do not act on their prejudices.
• D)prejudice and discrimination reinforce each other.

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Definitions:

Diversification

The process of allocating investments among different financial assets or sectors to reduce risk in a portfolio.

SBU

Strategic Business Unit, a fully-functional unit of a business that has its own vision and direction, often with responsibility for its own profitability.

Dog

A domesticated carnivorous mammal that typically has a long snout, an acute sense of smell, non-retractable claws, and a barking, howling, or whining voice.

BCG

Refers to the Boston Consulting Group Matrix, a strategic planning tool that categorizes a company's business units or products into four categories (Stars, Cash Cows, Question Marks, and Dogs) based on market growth and market share.