Bias and Prejudice Answers

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In order to put an end to prejudice and discrimination, it is important to use the tools of __________ effectively.

A
communication and guilt
B
empathy and understanding
C
education and communication
D
guilt and understanding
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The difference between race and ethnicity is that race is a group of people who share __________, and ethnicity is a group of people who share __________.

A
cultural characteristics . . . beliefs and practices
B
beliefs and practices . . . genetic similarities
C
physical characteristics . . . cultural characteristics
D
genetic similarities . . . cultural characteristics
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When it comes to the treatment of others, prejudice is known as __________, and discrimination is known as __________.

A
a behavior . . . an attitude
B
xenophobia . . . a privilege
C
an attitude . . . a behavior
D
xenophobia . . . bias
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How can cognitive dissonance help reduce prejudice beliefs or discriminatory behaviors?

A
by creating a tension between the intentions and actions of the behavior, causing a reduction in discrimination
B
by creating a space in which discriminatory behavior is impossible and then reducing it gradually
C
by creating an inclusive environment in which all are welcome to behave in a neutral manner
D
by creating an excuse to change the behavior so that it may be socially acceptable

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