A Patient Presents at the Dentist with a Tooth That

question 2

Multiple Choice

A patient presents at the dentist with a tooth that has suddenly become discolored and looks dark. The dentist should

• A) extract the tooth
• B) perform a root canal treatment
• C) test the pulp for viability
• D) place a crown on the tooth
• E) bleach the tooth

Discuss the effects of racial discrimination and understand the term ethnocentrism.

Understand the legislative efforts made to combat discrimination and support equality.

Explain the social, psychological, and economic origins of prejudice.

Understand the process of cognitive categorization and its role in social perception.

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Definitions:

Social Order

The organized and established system of social norms, values, practices, and hierarchical structures that guide individual and group behavior within a society.

Conflict Theory

A sociological perspective that focuses on the inherent conflicts of interest between different social groups, often revolving around issues of power, resources, and inequality.

Functionalism

A sociological perspective that explains social structures and institutions as components that work together to maintain societal stability and functionality.

Social Control

Mechanisms, strategies, and institutions society employs to persuade individuals to conform to norms and laws.