Race and Ethnicity

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Which of the following is true of race? Racial categories are biologically determined., Some races have natural advantages over others., Racial differences play a significant role in genetics., There is no scientific or genetic evidence for distinct human races.

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There is no scientific or genetic evidence for distinct human races.

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A grouping of human beings with distinctive characteristics determined by genetic inheritance. It is created by people in society.

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Race

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A social division based on national origin, religion, language, and other cultural traits.

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Ethnicity

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A form of prejudice that assumes superiority of one racial group over other groups.

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racism

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Race does not exist biologically and was created by man as a way to classify people based on noticeable physical characteristics.

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True

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Which of the following is the most accurate definition of a stereotype?

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Providing a characterization of an entire group of people based on false or generalized information.

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Race is based on _____________ characteristics, while Ethnicity is based on ____________ characteristics

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physical, cultural

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Saying that all African Americans are good at sports is an example of ....

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a stereotype

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Widely held negative attitudes towards a group and its individual members is:

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prejudice

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The action of treating people differently based on ethnicity, race, religion, or culture is:

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discrimination