Miscellaneous Economics Mcqs

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

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

A. differentiate among people within societies
B. equalize the status of people in a society
C. oppress children and the old
D. create conflict between old and young

A. the experience of the American Indians
B. immigration from Europe
C. moves of professionals from New York to Los Angeles
D. the arrival of the Cuban middle class after Castro