The second leading cause of death in the U.S. in 2007 was

Reduced levels of leptin in the brain or fewer brain leptin receptors may contribute to obesity

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

Suppose that you hear about a chemistry department that did not give a promotion to a female faculty member because of her gender. Based on the discussion at the beginning of Chapter 2, this kind of bias would be called

a. discrimination. b. prejudice. c. stereotyping. d. benevolent sexism.