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Prejudices are often based on __________, generalizations about a group that are oversimplified and exaggerated, and fail to acknowledge individual differences in the group.
 
  A) Racism
  B) Stereotypes
  C) Discrimination
  D) Institutional discrimination

Question 2

Which statement about African Americans is correct?
 
  a. Many of the largest U.S. cities have elected African American mayors.
   b. An African American president was elected in 2008 and 2012.
  c. A majority of African Americans are working class or poor.
   d. All of these responses are correct.


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zhanghao

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Reply #1 on: Jul 2, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: B

Answer to Question 2

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Reply 2 on: Jul 2, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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