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Patterns of Intergroup Relations Answers

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A(n) _____ can be defined as a group of people who are singled out and treated unequally because of physical characteristics or cultural practices.

A
activist group
B
minority groups
C
social groups
D
racial groups
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All of the following are physical characteristics used to determine race except

A
skin color.
B
eye color.
C
hair texture.
D
body structure.
3

Sociologists define the term race as a category of people who share inherited physical characteristics.

A
T
B
F
4

Very few societies base access to social rewards and resources on race or ethnicity.

A
T
B
F
5

What is the first step in problem solving?

A
gather information
B
select a solution
C
identify the problem
D
examine pros and cons
6

Racial stratification is almost extinct, thanks to reform attempts.

A
T
B
F
7

There are no biologically pure races.

A
T
B
F
8

Sociologists are concerned with the reactions of people to certain physical characteristics and how these reactions affect individuals in society.

A
T
B
F
9

American society is made up of people of the same cultural background.

A
T
B
F
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Which of the following is not considered to be an ethnic group?

A
African-American
B
German
C
Jewish
D
Mongoloid

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