The Issue of Racial Profiling Has Been a Controversial Topic

question 130

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 their race or ethnicity,she or he is engaging in:

• A)attributing.
• B)discrimination.
• C)stereotyping.
• D)persuasion.

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Definitions:

More Elastic

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Monopolistically Competitive

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Economic Profits

Profits calculated after considering both explicit and implicit costs, representing the total opportunity costs.

Loses

Refers to the situation where expenses surpass revenues, resulting in negative financial performance.