Miscellaneous Economics Mcqs

A. most powerful
B. subordinate
C. largest
D. oldest

A. They are recognizable by their visible ascribed traits or cultural customs
B. They are subject to differential treatment
C. They are not aware of their minority status
D. They are aware of a common group identity

A. social class
B. religion
C. race
D. residence

A. An inaccurate interpretation and social application of Darwin,s theory of evolution
B. “Social Darwinism “applied to religious beliefs
C. An invention of European colonial governments
D. The New Testament

A. suspend judgment until more evidence is found
B. change their judgment to conform to new evidence
C. refuse to change the original judgment in spite of evidence to the contrary
D. apologize to the victim of their prejudice

A. having good taste in art and music
B. actions taken as a result of prejudicial feelings
C. ability to discern the direction of social relations
D. the physical ability to see in the dark

A. the majority becomes more oppressive
B. assimilation occurs
C. the economic status of minorities becomes equal to that of the majority
D. the economic status of minorities declines

A. one makes a judgment before having all the facts
B. one refuses to change one,s mind even when confronted by facts
C. one takes action against minorities
D. ones judgments are BOTH preconceived and unchangeable

A. it may have an evolutionary origin
B. it is caused by anger
C. it is directed at a target from a different group
D. all of the above

A. Latin American
B. Spain
C. Mexico
D. Puerto Rico