The Issue of Racial Profiling Has Been a Controversial Topic

question 209

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 his or her race or ethnicity, the individual is engaging in ________.

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

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Definitions:

Autonomous Consumption

The level of consumption that occurs when income is zero, representing basic necessities that individuals will purchase regardless of their income.

APC

It is defined as the proportion of income that goes into consumption expenses, termed as the Average Propensity to Consume.

Disposable Income

Fiscal assets at households' disposal for spending and saving after income taxes have been subtracted.

Consumption

Households' utilization of both products and services.