Assume That a Community Is Made Up of Almost Exactly

question 56

Multiple Choice

Assume that a community is made up of almost exactly equal numbers of these four groups: African Americans, Asian Americans, Hispanic Americans, and white Americans, and that everyone is of the same socioeconomic status. Approximately what percent of suicides would you expect to be committed by white Americans?

• A) 5 percent-well below the rates for the other groups
• B) 25 percent-about the same as the rates for the other groups
• C) 40 percent-about double the rates for the other groups
• D) 60 percent-almost four times the rates for the other groups

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Definitions:

Individual Psychology

A psychological framework established by Alfred Adler, focusing on the uniqueness of each person and their drive towards personal goals and societal contribution.

Fictional Finalism

The idea that there is an imagined or potential goal that guides our behavior.

Social Inequality

A condition where societal resources and opportunities are distributed unevenly among different groups.

Firmly Crystallized

Describes something that is solidly formed or fully developed, often used metaphorically to describe ideas or beliefs.