The stress, anger, and rage created by everyday racism can generate serious physical health consequences. Sociologist William Smith has described a key aspect of this reality______________, which is produced by the persistent rerouting of energy needed for emergency situations, primarily for psychosocial reasons, to deal with race-related stress.
A) acute racial stress reaction
B) racial battle fatigue
C) racial combat stress reaction
D) racial posttraumatic stress disorder
E) racial shellshock

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William Smith coined the term "racial battle fatigue" to describe the cumulative effects of racial microaggressions and the constant state of alertness and stress that people of color experience, which can lead to significant physical and psychological health issues.

The Stress, Anger, and Rage Created by Everyday Racism Can