Practice mode / Miscellaneous Economics Which statement is NOT true of minority groups? A Option A: They are recognizable by their visible ascribed traits or cultural customs B Option B: They are aware of a common group identity C Option C: They are subject to differential treatment D Option D: They are not aware of their minority status Correct answer D. They are not aware of their minority status Explanation A defining feature of a minority group is that its members are conscious of their shared identity and subordinate status, so claiming they are unaware is false. Show answer Report a problem Answer checked 11 October 2026 · How we write and check questions
Question 01 / Miscellaneous Economics For many second- and third-generation immigrants, what becomes a stronger focus of identity than ethnic background? A Option A: Religion B Option B: Social class C Option C: Race D Option D: Residence Correct answer A. Religion Show answer Open question
Question 02 / Miscellaneous Economics On what is racist ideology based? A Option A: "Social Darwinism" applied to religious beliefs B Option B: An invention of European colonial governments C Option C: The New Testament D Option D: An inaccurate interpretation and social application of Darwin's theory of evolution Correct answer D. An inaccurate interpretation and social application of Darwin's theory of evolution Show answer Open question
Question 03 / Miscellaneous Economics How do prejudiced people usually react when faced with evidence that contradicts their beliefs? A Option A: Refuse to change the original judgment in spite of evidence to the contrary B Option B: Apologise to the victim of their prejudice C Option C: Suspend judgment until more evidence is found D Option D: Change their judgment to conform to new evidence Correct answer A. Refuse to change the original judgment in spite of evidence to the contrary Show answer Open question
Question 04 / Miscellaneous Economics In the social sciences, what does the concept of discrimination mean? A Option A: Ability to discern the direction of social relations B Option B: Having good taste in art and music C Option C: Actions taken as a result of prejudicial feelings D Option D: The physical ability to see in the dark Correct answer C. Actions taken as a result of prejudicial feelings Show answer Open question
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