Final Soc- Chapter 8

Question 1

a usually complete count of a population (as of a state)

Answer 1

Census

Question 2

the unjust or prejudicial treatment of different categories of people, especially on the grounds of ethnicity, age, sex, or disability

Answer 2

Discrimination

Question 3

a culturally, ethnically, or racially distinct group that coexists with but is subordinate to a more dominant group

Answer 3

Minority Group

Question 4

preconceived opinion that is not based on reason or actual experience

Answer 4

Prejudice

Question 5

each of the major groupings into which humankind is considered (in various theories or contexts) to be divided on the basis of physical characteristics or shared ancestry.

Answer 5

Race

Question 6

prejudice, discrimination, or antagonism by an individual, community, or institution against a person or people on the basis of their membership in a particular racial or ethnic group, typically one that is a minority or marginalized.

Answer 6

Racism

Question 7

the action or state of setting someone or something apart from others

Answer 7

Segregation

Question 8

the unconscious process of prioritizing certain aspects of our environment while disregarding others, often leading to biased interpretations

Answer 8

Selective Perception

Question 9

the brain’s ability to process and interpret visual information efficiently

Answer 9

Visual Integration