In Allport's study of racial and religious prejudice, what does he see as contributing to the belief that a group is inferior?
a) The group's inherent inferiority
b) The traits that the minority group develops in trying to adapt
c) The minority group's basic antisocial tendencies
d) The similarity in traits between the minority and the majority group
Answer: b) The traits that the minority group develops in trying to adapt
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A) enables a person to learn what is the best behavior for a given situation. B) informs one of what to do rather than what not to do. C) selectively reinforces and encourages the punisher. D) can benefit the person receiving the punishment.
The case of Wyatt v. Stickney not only mandated that mental patients have a right to receive treatment, but also ruled that mental patients ____
a. are entitled to custodial care b. should be maintained in the least restrictive environment appropriate for their condition c. may be committed for no more than 72 hours unless a civil commitment proceeding has been initiated d. may not be forced to engage in work-related activities aimed at maintaining the institution in which they live