Related to the Economics in Practice on P

question 180

Multiple Choice

Related to the Economics in Practice on p. 9: Prior to joining the glee club, Anjelica spent most of her free time studying in the library. Once she joined the glee club, Anjelica spent her free time hanging out in karaoke bars with other glee club members. This change in behavior is best described by

• A) the fallacy of logic.
• B) the post hoc ergo prompter hoc fallacy.
• C) the problem of peer effects.
• D) the ceteris paribus error.

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Definitions:

Reverse Discrimination

The practice of publicly being prejudiced in favour of a minority group in order to deflect accusations of prejudice and discrimination against that group.

Prejudiced Minority Groups

Groups that face discrimination and negative stereotypes based on characteristics such as race, ethnicity, or sexual orientation.

Social Standing

The position or rank of a person or group within the hierarchy of society based on prestige, honor, respect, and wealth.

Scapegoating

The practice of blaming an individual or group for wrongs that they may not have committed, often to deflect responsibility.