In the Introduction to Chapter 13 (Prejudice: Causes and Consequences)the

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Multiple Choice

In the introduction to Chapter 13 (Prejudice: Causes and Consequences) the authors describe two events: Thurgood Marshall's experience with prejudice and discrimination in the South,and the aftermath of the 0.J. Simpson murder trial.What do these two events have in common? They

• A)reflect a racial divide that exists in the United States.
• B)show that because of race,national celebrities are not always treated the same.
• C)reveal that consequences of prejudice are different,depending on the part of the country.
• D)demonstrate the power of prejudice to distort our interpretations.

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