A Multicultural Society Is Characterized By

question 52

Multiple Choice

A multicultural society is characterized by:

• A) a population of recent immigrants that are closely related by custom and tradition
• B) a conglomeration of small and large ethnic groups that have little in common
• C) even distribution of all ethnic groups in a geographic region
• D) effective mass-marketing techniques
• E) one large dominating racial or ethnic group in a geographic area

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Definitions:

Tolerance

The process by which one's body becomes less responsive to a substance or a stimulus after repeated exposure.

Intoxication

The condition of having physical or mental control impaired by the consumption of alcohol or drugs.

Substance

Naturally occurring or synthetically produced product that alters perceptions, thoughts, emotions, and behaviors when ingested, smoked, or injected.

Substance Abuse

The harmful or hazardous use of psychoactive substances, including alcohol and illicit drugs, leading to addiction or dependence.