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Historical Issues in Psychology

Question 2 • CA-Psychology A

The belief that race indicates certain traits and capacities and that one's own race is superior is called __________.

Answer
A
ageism
B
sexism
C
racism
D
feminism

Explanation

Racism is the belief that racial groups have certain inherent traits or capacities and that one race is superior to others. Ageism is prejudice based on age, sexism is prejudice based on sex or gender, and feminism advocates for gender equality. The correct choice is racism.

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