Blaming Immigrants for High Unemployment Rates Is an Example Of

question 59

Multiple Choice

Blaming immigrants for high unemployment rates is an example of:

• A) scapegoating.
• B) racializing.
• C) institutional racism.
• D) discrimination.

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Definitions:

Filter Theory

A theory in psychology proposing that information is screened or filtered before further processing for attention or action.

Physical/Acoustical Properties

relate to the characteristics of sound or sound waves, including frequency, amplitude, and velocity, which determine how sounds are produced, transmitted, and perceived.

Attention Hypothesis

is the theory suggesting that the focus and allocation of cognitive resources towards certain stimuli or tasks influence perception and information processing.

Automatization

the process through which tasks become automatic after extensive practice, requiring less cognitive effort.