Subtle Instances of Racism That Take a Cumulative Toll and Often

question 132

Multiple Choice

Subtle instances of racism that take a cumulative toll and often contribute to the chronic stress experienced by members of minority groups are referred to as:

• A) life change units.
• B) daily hassles.
• C) microaggressions.
• D) stress contagion responses.

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Definitions:

GH

GH, or Growth Hormone, is a peptide hormone that stimulates growth, cell reproduction, and regeneration in humans and other animals.

Goiter

An enlargement of the thyroid gland often due to iodine deficiency or thyroid disease.

Glucagon

Hormone, produced by the pancreas, that stimulates the liver to break down glycogen, thus raising blood glucose levels.

Glycogen

Storage polysaccharide found in animals; composed of glucose molecules joined in a linear fashion but having numerous branches.