Which of the Following Is NOT Endorsed by the Authors

question 3

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT endorsed by the authors as a plausible reason for socially defined race?

• A) Race detection as a mandatory evolutionary response to differing social groups
• B) Race detection as essentialist encoding of natural kinds
• C) Race detection as a by-product of sensitivity to distinct social groups and their coalitions
• D) None of the above

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Definitions:

Impulsive

Acting on instincts or desires without considering consequences or deliberation, often leading to hasty and sometimes regrettable decisions.

Reward

A positive reinforcement or incentive given in response to desired behavior, often used to motivate or encourage.

Behaviourists

Psychologists or researchers who focus on observable behaviors rather than internal processes such as cognition and emotion.

Personality

The combination of characteristics or qualities that form an individual's distinctive character, often regarded in psychology as patterns of thought, feeling, and behavior.