Maggie Is Very Nervous Around Devout Muslims

question 36

Multiple Choice

Maggie is very nervous around devout Muslims. She thinks they don't belong in the U.S., and never tries to make any conversation with Muslims she comes across. Maggie's actions are an example of __________.

• A) ethnocentrism
• B) assimilation
• C)resistance
• D) tolerance
• E) cultural relativism

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Definitions:

Immediate Gratification

Describes the desire to experience pleasure or fulfillment without delay or deferment.

Self-Control

The skill to maintain control over one's emotions, thoughts, and actions amid temptations and impulsive reactions.

Learned Helplessness

The experience of feeling helpless, which is often a consequence of either going through a traumatic occurrence or consistently failing to succeed.

Internal Locus of Control

A psychological concept where an individual believes that they have control over the events in their life and their own behavior.