Question 1

According to Angier (2000), how much genetic variation occurs between populations?

Accepted Answer

A)  88-90% 
B)  10-12% 
C)  0-5% 
D)  100%

Question 2

What forces influenced the development of different racial and cultural groups?

Accepted Answer

A)  Migration 
B)  Geographic isolation 
C)  Inbreeding 
D)  All of the above

Question 3

Which of the following best represents the conclusion of Carol Gilligan regarding studies on moral development and gender?

Accepted Answer

A)  Women are "less moral" than men. 
B)  Men are "less moral" than women. 
C)  Children's moral reasoning changes with age and maturity. 
D)  Factors at the biological, social-interpersonal, and cultural levels interact to result in the differing reactions of men and women to moral dilemmas.

Question 4

Which of the following statements best reflects psychology's approach to multicultural issues?

Accepted Answer

A)  Open 
B)  Supportive 
C)  Responsive 
D)  Resistant

Question 5

Therapists are most effective when they

Accepted Answer

A)  take into account the culture of the client. 
B)  assume all people are alike. 
C)  impose their own cultural values on clients. 
D)  see their own culture as the norm.

Question 6

_________________ refers to the meaningful ways in which various social statuses (e.g., race, gender, social class) interact and result in differing experiences with oppression and privilege.

Accepted Answer

A)  Intersectionality 
B)  Worldview 
C)  Racism 
D)  Cross-cultural psychology

Question 7

Traditional gender roles and machismo are examples of _________ culture.

Accepted Answer

A)  normative 
B)  structural 
C)  descriptive 
D)  historical

Question 8

Most people use the term culture to refer to someone's race, ethnicity, or country of origin. This is known as a ___________ definition of culture.

Accepted Answer

A)  broad 
B)  narrow 
C)  modern 
D)  historical

Question 9

Cultural identity is shaped by

Accepted Answer

A)  individual attitudes, feelings, and behaviors. 
B)  interactions with minority groups. 
C)  interactions with the dominant group. 
D)  all of the above.

Question 10

Suzanne strongly believes that all people, regardless of their background, deserve to have access to the same resources, such as quality housing, food, education, and health care. Which basic assumption of multiculturalism does this illustrate?

Accepted Answer

A)  Tolerance 
B)  Sensitivity 
C)  Equity 
D)  Respect

Question 11

What does the "browning of America" mean?

Accepted Answer

A)  The increasing amount of pollution in our air and water 
B)  The destruction of the soil due to the use of pesticides 
C)  The changing population of the United States due to immigration and differing birthrates 
D)  The increased discrimination against immigrants

Question 12

Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), public buildings must include accommodations so those with disabilities can have access to those places. Which basic assumption of multiculturalism does this illustrate?

Accepted Answer

A)  Freedom 
B)  Inclusion 
C)  Tolerance 
D)  Respect

Question 13

Which conference marked the first official national gathering of ethnic minority psychologists?

Accepted Answer

A)  The Vail conference in 1973 
B)  The APA convention in 1968 
C)  The Dulles conference in 1977 
D)  The Multicultural Summit in 1999

Question 14

From an action-oriented perspective, multiculturalism is seen as

Accepted Answer

A)  a method to promote dialogue about our differences. 
B)  a philosophy. 
C)  a more effective method of counseling and psychotherapy. 
D)  a social, intellectual, and moral movement, with the goal of changing individuals, institutions, and society as a whole.

Question 15

While most groups showed an increase in numbers since the 2010 Census, which of the following groups showed the largest increase?

Accepted Answer

A)  African American 
B)  White/European American 
C)  Hawaiian/Pacific Islander 
D)  Asian

Question 16

Which of the following is NOT a major theme in the history of multicultural psychology?

Accepted Answer

A)  The central role of culture, history, pride, and resilience in the experiences of historically marginalized and underrepresented groups 
B)  The movement toward de-emphasizing differences and emphasizing our common experiences as human beings 
C)  The influence of the deficit model in ethnic minority literature and research 
D)  The transition from ethnic minority psychology to multicultural psychology in an effort to seek allies and be more inclusive

Question 17

All of the following events mark the rise of multiculturalism in psychology except

Accepted Answer

A)  minority groups breaking away from APA and forming their own organizations. 
B)  publication of the Stanford-Binet Intelligence Test. 
C)  the organization of divisions within APA concerned with diversity issues. 
D)  Publication of the Multicultural Guidelines by APA.

Exam 1: What Is Multicultural Psychology

According to Angier (2000) , how much genetic variation occurs between populations?