Question 1

The Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882 was an openly racist act that had been preceded by extensive violence toward the Chinese.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Like other immigrant groups, Middle Eastern immigrants .

Accepted Answer

A)  spoke primarily English upon their arrival 
B)  formed ethnic enclaves 
C)  have very high poverty rates 
D)  were of higher classes than most Americans 
A)  spoke primarily English upon their arrival 
B)  formed ethnic enclaves 
C)  have very high poverty rates 
D)  were of higher classes than most Americans

Question 3

Native Americans have a low poverty rate in the United States, due to their economic recovery over the last 30 years.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The view that race intersects with class to shape one's experience in the social structure is a perspective related to _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  functionalism 
B)  conflict theory 
C)  symbolic interaction theory 
D)  social exchange theory 
A)  functionalism 
B)  conflict theory 
C)  symbolic interaction theory 
D)  social exchange theory

Question 5

After World War II, the media played a role in laissez-faire racism.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which of these statements about economic inequality is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  The gap between the income of Whites and the income of Blacks and Hispanics has remained much same over time . 
B)  The median income of Blacks and Hispanics has remained very flat since the 1950s. 
C)  Although still unequal, per capita income for Whites, Blacks, and Hispanics has been growing at the same rate since 1967. 
D)  There is little data on the relative incomes of Whites and members of minority groups. 
A)  The gap between the income of Whites and the income of Blacks and Hispanics has remained much same over time . 
B)  The median income of Blacks and Hispanics has remained very flat since the 1950s. 
C)  Although still unequal, per capita income for Whites, Blacks, and Hispanics has been growing at the same rate since 1967. 
D)  There is little data on the relative incomes of Whites and members of minority groups.

Question 7

At the time of their "discovery," Native Americans had:

Accepted Answer

A)  a common language. 
B)  heterogeneous cultures. 
C)  suffered devastating diseases. 
D)  shared values. 
A)  a common language. 
B)  heterogeneous cultures. 
C)  suffered devastating diseases. 
D)  shared values.

Question 8

Racial groups are defined by:

Accepted Answer

A)  religious beliefs. 
B)  the cultural and social norms within a society. 
C)  biological characteristics. 
D)  how the groups have been treated and labeled historically. 
A)  religious beliefs. 
B)  the cultural and social norms within a society. 
C)  biological characteristics. 
D)  how the groups have been treated and labeled historically.

Question 9

Which of the following is not a salient characteristic specified by the text?

Accepted Answer

A)  Hair texture 
B)  Tone of voice 
C)  Skin color 
D)  Nose shape 
A)  Hair texture 
B)  Tone of voice 
C)  Skin color 
D)  Nose shape

Question 10

Which of the following is not considered a Latino group?

Accepted Answer

A)  Puerto Ricans 
B)  Cubans 
C)  Mexicans 
D)  Hawaiians 
A)  Puerto Ricans 
B)  Cubans 
C)  Mexicans 
D)  Hawaiians

Question 11

is the psychological theory that argues that members of the dominant group vent their frustrations and aggressions toward minority groups instead of the real source of their frustration.

Accepted Answer

A)  Contact theory 
B)  Scapegoat theory 
C)  Pluralist frustration theory 
D)  Functionalist theory 
A)  Contact theory 
B)  Scapegoat theory 
C)  Pluralist frustration theory 
D)  Functionalist theory

Question 12

Which of these is not a criticism of the assimilation model?

Accepted Answer

A)  It does not consider the amount of time that it may take some groups to assimilate. 
B)  It fails to recognize that the histories of Blacks and Whites in this country have been very different and have long-lasting effect. 
C)  It ignores the fact that immigrants entering the U.S. at different times have faced very different economic conditions and demands for labor. 
D)  It does not account for language barriers between groups. 
A)  It does not consider the amount of time that it may take some groups to assimilate. 
B)  It fails to recognize that the histories of Blacks and Whites in this country have been very different and have long-lasting effect. 
C)  It ignores the fact that immigrants entering the U.S. at different times have faced very different economic conditions and demands for labor. 
D)  It does not account for language barriers between groups.

Question 13

Anti-Semitism is the term for:

Accepted Answer

A)  hatred of people of other races. 
B)  fear and hatred of foreigners. 
C)  hatred of Jewish people. 
D)  hatred of Arab people. 
A)  hatred of people of other races. 
B)  fear and hatred of foreigners. 
C)  hatred of Jewish people. 
D)  hatred of Arab people.

Question 14

The income gap between Black and Hispanic families and Whites has remained much same over time .

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Members of the dominant group must be intentionally prejudiced and discriminating in order to have power over members of a minority group.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Describe how one's ethnic identity may change depending upon the circumstances.

Accepted Answer

One's ethnic identity can change dependi

Question 17

Which of these statements regarding the position of Native Americans in this country is false?

Accepted Answer

A)  Native American populations were devastated by European diseases from which they had no immunity 
B)  Only about one-fourth of Native Americans live on or near reservations today. 
C)  Historical accounts have underrepresented the vast cultural and social heterogeneity of tribes prior to European conquest. 
D)  Today Native Americans have the highest poverty rate of any group in the U.S. 
A)  Native American populations were devastated by European diseases from which they had no immunity 
B)  Only about one-fourth of Native Americans live on or near reservations today. 
C)  Historical accounts have underrepresented the vast cultural and social heterogeneity of tribes prior to European conquest. 
D)  Today Native Americans have the highest poverty rate of any group in the U.S.

Question 18

In the 1890 U.S. Census, which of the following was not a racial classification?

Accepted Answer

A)  Chinese 
B)  Quadroon 
C)  Black 
D)  Hispanic 
A)  Chinese 
B)  Quadroon 
C)  Black 
D)  Hispanic

Question 19

Explain the characteristics of a racial or ethnic minority group.

Accepted Answer

A racial or ethnic minority group is typ

Question 20

How does the concept of race compare between Brazil and the U.S.?

Accepted Answer

A)  In the U.S., a person with any amount of Black ancestry has historically been designated as Black; this has not been the case in Brazil. 
B)  In Brazil, a person with any amount of Black ancestry has historically been designated as Black; this has not been the case in the U.S. 
C)  In the U.S. and in Brazil, one's racial categorization is strongly influenced by one's social class status. 
D)  In Brazil, race is determined by religious standards. 
A)  In the U.S., a person with any amount of Black ancestry has historically been designated as Black; this has not been the case in Brazil. 
B)  In Brazil, a person with any amount of Black ancestry has historically been designated as Black; this has not been the case in the U.S. 
C)  In the U.S. and in Brazil, one's racial categorization is strongly influenced by one's social class status. 
D)  In Brazil, race is determined by religious standards.

The Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882 was an openly racist act that had been preceded by extensive violence toward the Chinese.

Like other immigrant groups, Middle Eastern immigrants .

Native Americans have a low poverty rate in the United States, due to their economic recovery over the last 30 years.

The view that race intersects with class to shape one's experience in the social structure is a perspective related to _____.

After World War II, the media played a role in laissez-faire racism.

Which of these statements about economic inequality is true?

At the time of their "discovery," Native Americans had:

Racial groups are defined by:

Which of the following is not a salient characteristic specified by the text?

Which of the following is not considered a Latino group?

is the psychological theory that argues that members of the dominant group vent their frustrations and aggressions toward minority groups instead of the real source of their frustration.

Which of these is not a criticism of the assimilation model?

Anti-Semitism is the term for:

The income gap between Black and Hispanic families and Whites has remained much same over time .

Members of the dominant group must be intentionally prejudiced and discriminating in order to have power over members of a minority group.

Describe how one's ethnic identity may change depending upon the circumstances.

Which of these statements regarding the position of Native Americans in this country is false?

In the 1890 U.S. Census, which of the following was not a racial classification?

Explain the characteristics of a racial or ethnic minority group.

How does the concept of race compare between Brazil and the U.S.?

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The Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882 was an openly racist act that had been preceded by extensive violence toward the Chinese.

Like other immigrant groups, Middle Eastern immigrants .

Native Americans have a low poverty rate in the United States, due to their economic recovery over the last 30 years.

The view that race intersects with class to shape one's experience in the social structure is a perspective related to _____.

After World War II, the media played a role in laissez-faire racism.

Which of these statements about economic inequality is true?

At the time of their "discovery," Native Americans had:

Racial groups are defined by:

Which of the following is not a salient characteristic specified by the text?

Which of the following is not considered a Latino group?

is the psychological theory that argues that members of the dominant group vent their frustrations and aggressions toward minority groups instead of the real source of their frustration.

Which of these is not a criticism of the assimilation model?

Anti-Semitism is the term for:

The income gap between Black and Hispanic families and Whites has remained much same over time .

Members of the dominant group must be intentionally prejudiced and discriminating in order to have power over members of a minority group.

Describe how one's ethnic identity may change depending upon the circumstances.

Which of these statements regarding the position of Native Americans in this country is false?

In the 1890 U.S. Census, which of the following was not a racial classification?

Explain the characteristics of a racial or ethnic minority group.

How does the concept of race compare between Brazil and the U.S.?

The Sociological Perspective

Culture

Doing Sociological Research

Socialization and the Life Course

Social Structure and Social Interaction

Groups and Organizations

Deviance and Crime

Social Class and Social Stratification

Global Stratification

Gender

Sexuality

Families and Religion

Education and Health Care

Economy and Politics

Environment Population and Social Change

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