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DelorasTo

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Which of the following scenarios exemplifies stereotypes?
 
  A) Eric, a white, makes a generalization that Asians have strong academic backgrounds.
  B) Jamal, an African American, marries his white girlfriend.
  C) Mia, a Puerto Rican, prefers to live among other Puerto Ricans in the United States.
  D) Nina, an Asian American, adopts the values and beliefs of the U.S. culture.
  E) Fred, a white, believes that his race is superior to all other races.

Question 2

Izzy, a white teenager, thinks that her friend, Lisa, has a low level of intelligence because Lisa belongs to a certain racial group. In this case, Izzy's belief illustrates _____.
 
  A) pluralism
  B) acculturation
  C) assimilation
  D) apartheid
  E) prejudice



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Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

E



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