Question 1

People who glorify power,view people as good or bad,repress sexual feelings,are concerned about status and toughness,and blame others for troubles are called:

Accepted Answer

A) authoritarian. 
B) racist. 
C) prejudiced. 
D) reactionary. 
A) authoritarian. 
B) racist. 
C) prejudiced. 
D) reactionary. A

Question 2

Structural Assimilation is_____________ .

Accepted Answer

A) the term describing when people of different cultures retain their unique individual characteristics and traits,but at the same time interact with other groups,taking on additional traits,such as common language 
B) when the new group changes its cultural patterns and beliefs as well as its behaviors to match those of the core society 
C) control by a nation of a dominant group over a dependent territory 
D) the entrance of the new group into the cliques and associations of the core society at the promary- group level 
A) the term describing when people of different cultures retain their unique individual characteristics and traits,but at the same time interact with other groups,taking on additional traits,such as common language 
B) when the new group changes its cultural patterns and beliefs as well as its behaviors to match those of the core society 
C) control by a nation of a dominant group over a dependent territory 
D) the entrance of the new group into the cliques and associations of the core society at the promary- group level D

Question 3

When a belief in white supremacy becomes deeply ingrained in the dominant culture,becomes embodied in customs and laws,and leads to discriminatory patterns that many take for granted,it is called:

Accepted Answer

A) prejudice. 
B) discrimination. 
C) individual racism. 
D) institutional racism. 
A) prejudice. 
B) discrimination. 
C) individual racism. 
D) institutional racism. D

Question 4

Which of the following statements is NOT true?

Accepted Answer

A) There is numerous hard data to support charges of "reverse discrimination". 
B) Affirmative actions policies were developed initially to compensate for past discrimination against minorities and women and to eliminate barriers in education and employment. 
C) California's Proposition 209 was a comprehensive measure that required the state to refrain from granting preferential treatment in public employment,public education,or public contracting to any individual or group on the basis of race,sex,color,ethnicity,or national origin. 
D) None of the above 
A) There is numerous hard data to support charges of "reverse discrimination". 
B) Affirmative actions policies were developed initially to compensate for past discrimination against minorities and women and to eliminate barriers in education and employment. 
C) California's Proposition 209 was a comprehensive measure that required the state to refrain from granting preferential treatment in public employment,public education,or public contracting to any individual or group on the basis of race,sex,color,ethnicity,or national origin. 
D) None of the above

Question 5

Among students,the most segregated minority group is:

Accepted Answer

A) American Indians. 
B) Hispanics. 
C) African Americans. 
D) Asian Americans 
A) American Indians. 
B) Hispanics. 
C) African Americans. 
D) Asian Americans

Question 6

The political perspective that posits that the United States is an open society with no systemic barriers to success is:

Accepted Answer

A) radical. 
B) liberal. 
C) conservative. 
D) none of the above 
A) radical. 
B) liberal. 
C) conservative. 
D) none of the above

Question 7

Immigrants make up what percentage of New York City's workforce?

Accepted Answer

A) 15%. 
B) 24%. 
C) 33%. 
D) 43% 
A) 15%. 
B) 24%. 
C) 33%. 
D) 43%

Question 8

Which of the following statements is NOT true?

Accepted Answer

A) Racism is the idea that physical differences between groups of people signify no difference in intelligence and ability 
B) Prejudice is having unfavorable feelings about a group and its individual memebers 
C) Discrimination is differential treatment of individuals from certain groups or social categories 
D) None of the above 
A) Racism is the idea that physical differences between groups of people signify no difference in intelligence and ability 
B) Prejudice is having unfavorable feelings about a group and its individual memebers 
C) Discrimination is differential treatment of individuals from certain groups or social categories 
D) None of the above

Question 9

Quotas on immigrants from particular countries were established:

Accepted Answer

A) In the mid 1800s. 
B) In the 1890s. 
C) In 1917. 
D) In 1922 
A) In the mid 1800s. 
B) In the 1890s. 
C) In 1917. 
D) In 1922

Question 10

The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 helped bring people with disabilities into the mainstream by protecting their rights in areas such as:

Accepted Answer

A) Employment 
B) Transportation 
C) Public Accomodations 
D) All of the above 
A) Employment 
B) Transportation 
C) Public Accomodations 
D) All of the above

Question 11

While the unemployment rate for whites in the fall of 2006 was 3.8%,the unemployment rate for African Americans was:

Accepted Answer

A) 2)8%. 
B) 5)8%. 
C) 8)8%. 
D) 10.5% 
A) 2)8%. 
B) 5)8%. 
C) 8)8%. 
D) 10.5%

Question 12

When people of different cultures retain their own unique individual character and traits,but at the same time interact with other groups,taking on additional traits,such as a common language,this is known as:

Accepted Answer

A) separatism. 
B) structural assimilation. 
C) cultural pluralism. 
D) cultural assimilation. 
A) separatism. 
B) structural assimilation. 
C) cultural pluralism. 
D) cultural assimilation.

Question 13

What percentage of Americans report having a disability?

Accepted Answer

A) 3%. 
B) 10%. 
C) 18%. 
D) 25%. 
A) 3%. 
B) 10%. 
C) 18%. 
D) 25%.

Question 14

Different possibilities for intergroup interactions include all but:

Accepted Answer

A) assimilation. 
B) separatism. 
C) blending. 
D) pluralism 
A) assimilation. 
B) separatism. 
C) blending. 
D) pluralism

Question 15

Which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A) Due to the fact that women were tied to the private world of the home until relatively recently,the practice of lesbianism remained hidden for a longer period of time than the male homosexual underground. 
B) The 2004 Massachusetts Supreme Court ruled sanctioning gay marriage 
C) Both A and B 
D) Neither A nor B 
A) Due to the fact that women were tied to the private world of the home until relatively recently,the practice of lesbianism remained hidden for a longer period of time than the male homosexual underground. 
B) The 2004 Massachusetts Supreme Court ruled sanctioning gay marriage 
C) Both A and B 
D) Neither A nor B

Question 16

The Child Welfare Act of 1978:

Accepted Answer

A) estabalishes no federal standards for the removal of American Indian children from their families. 
B) states that placements of First Nations children should reflect the unique values of their culture. 
C) Both A and B 
D) Neither A nor B 
A) estabalishes no federal standards for the removal of American Indian children from their families. 
B) states that placements of First Nations children should reflect the unique values of their culture. 
C) Both A and B 
D) Neither A nor B

Question 17

Which of the following statements best describe the radical approach to discriminatory practices?

Accepted Answer

A) Social workers should stress the necessity of government intervention to counteract discrimination in society. 
B) Social workers should warn against relying on government regulation to deal with discrimintory practices,being particularly critical of affirmative action policies. 
C) Social workers should address how prejudice is a mask for privilege,or a rationale through which dominant groups maintain their own status quo. 
D) None of the above. 
A) Social workers should stress the necessity of government intervention to counteract discrimination in society. 
B) Social workers should warn against relying on government regulation to deal with discrimintory practices,being particularly critical of affirmative action policies. 
C) Social workers should address how prejudice is a mask for privilege,or a rationale through which dominant groups maintain their own status quo. 
D) None of the above.

Question 18

Which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A) The influx of immigrants generate heavy increases in crime. 
B) Immigrants help to create jobs and revitalize poor neighborhoods. 
C) Both A and B 
D) Neither A nor B 
A) The influx of immigrants generate heavy increases in crime. 
B) Immigrants help to create jobs and revitalize poor neighborhoods. 
C) Both A and B 
D) Neither A nor B

Question 19

In 2004,what percentage of African Americans aged 25 or older had a college degree?

Accepted Answer

A) 10% 
B) 18% 
C) 26% 
D) 22% 
A) 10% 
B) 18% 
C) 26% 
D) 22%

Question 20

Advocacy of such services as English and "good citizenship" classes for immigrants would be indicative of an emphasis on:

Accepted Answer

A) cultural assimilation. 
B) structural assimilation. 
C) separatism. 
D) cultural pluralism. 
A) cultural assimilation. 
B) structural assimilation. 
C) separatism. 
D) cultural pluralism.

People who glorify power,view people as good or bad,repress sexual feelings,are concerned about status and toughness,and blame others for troubles are called:

Structural Assimilation is_____________ .

When a belief in white supremacy becomes deeply ingrained in the dominant culture,becomes embodied in customs and laws,and leads to discriminatory patterns that many take for granted,it is called:

Which of the following statements is NOT true?

Among students,the most segregated minority group is:

The political perspective that posits that the United States is an open society with no systemic barriers to success is:

Immigrants make up what percentage of New York City's workforce?

Which of the following statements is NOT true?

Quotas on immigrants from particular countries were established:

The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 helped bring people with disabilities into the mainstream by protecting their rights in areas such as:

While the unemployment rate for whites in the fall of 2006 was 3.8%,the unemployment rate for African Americans was:

When people of different cultures retain their own unique individual character and traits,but at the same time interact with other groups,taking on additional traits,such as a common language,this is known as:

What percentage of Americans report having a disability?

Different possibilities for intergroup interactions include all but:

Which of the following statements is true?

The Child Welfare Act of 1978:

Which of the following statements best describe the radical approach to discriminatory practices?

Which of the following statements is true?

In 2004,what percentage of African Americans aged 25 or older had a college degree?

Advocacy of such services as English and "good citizenship" classes for immigrants would be indicative of an emphasis on:

Competing Perspectives on Social Welfare

Social Welfare: Basic Concepts

Social Work As a Profession

Generalist Social Work Practice

Religion and Social Work

Poverty: the Central Concept

The Nature and Causes of Poverty

The Development of Antipoverty Programs

Child Welfare

Crime and Criminal Justice

Health Care

Mental Health and Developmental Disability

Housing, homelessness, and Community Development

Aging

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Exam 5: Responses to Human Diversity

People who glorify power,view people as good or bad,repress sexual feelings,are concerned about status and toughness,and blame others for troubles are called:

Structural Assimilation is_____________ .

When a belief in white supremacy becomes deeply ingrained in the dominant culture,becomes embodied in customs and laws,and leads to discriminatory patterns that many take for granted,it is called:

Which of the following statements is NOT true?

Among students,the most segregated minority group is:

The political perspective that posits that the United States is an open society with no systemic barriers to success is:

Immigrants make up what percentage of New York City's workforce?

Which of the following statements is NOT true?

Quotas on immigrants from particular countries were established:

The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 helped bring people with disabilities into the mainstream by protecting their rights in areas such as:

While the unemployment rate for whites in the fall of 2006 was 3.8%,the unemployment rate for African Americans was:

When people of different cultures retain their own unique individual character and traits,but at the same time interact with other groups,taking on additional traits,such as a common language,this is known as:

What percentage of Americans report having a disability?

Different possibilities for intergroup interactions include all but:

Which of the following statements is true?

The Child Welfare Act of 1978:

Which of the following statements best describe the radical approach to discriminatory practices?

Which of the following statements is true?

In 2004,what percentage of African Americans aged 25 or older had a college degree?

Advocacy of such services as English and "good citizenship" classes for immigrants would be indicative of an emphasis on:

Competing Perspectives on Social Welfare

Social Welfare: Basic Concepts

Social Work As a Profession

Generalist Social Work Practice

Religion and Social Work

Poverty: the Central Concept

The Nature and Causes of Poverty

The Development of Antipoverty Programs

Child Welfare

Crime and Criminal Justice

Health Care

Mental Health and Developmental Disability

Housing, homelessness, and Community Development

Aging

Filters