Question 1

Which of the following best describes a majority-minority state?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is a state in which the populations of the minority groups and the dominant groups are roughly equal. 
B)  It is a state in which the population is solely composed of members of the dominant group. 
C)  It is a state in which the members of minority groups make up less than half of the population. 
D)  It is a state in which whites make up less than half of the population.

Question 2

People who may be treated differently because of their physical or cultural characteristics, such as gender, sexual orientation, religion, or skin color, belong to a(n)________ group.

Accepted Answer

A)  minority 
B)  dominant 
C)  racial 
D)  ethnic

Question 3

Vikram, a 45-year-old Asian Indian, lives with his family in Texas.With regard to the characteristics of an average Asian Indian family, which of the following choices most likely applies to Vikram's family?

Accepted Answer

A)  Vikram's family has a lower median household income than the other minority groups in the neighborhood. 
B)  Vikram and his wife tend to be more permissive in raising their children. 
C)  Vikram and his wife sacrifice their personal needs in the interests of their children and expect filial piety in return. 
D)  Vikram and his wife allow their children to make their own decisions and do not play a significant role in their lives.

Question 4

What was the most restrictive feature of the anti-illegal immigrant law passed by the state of Arizona in 2010?

Accepted Answer

A)  It required immigrants to prove they had American ancestral links. 
B)  It barred illegal immigrants from receiving state or local public benefits. 
C)  It required immigrants to always carry documents on their person. 
D)  It barred illegal immigrants from applying to acquire driving licenses.

Question 5

Evan Rathbone, a sociologist, claims that machismo among Latin American men is a ludicrous stereotype.Which of the following statements supports his claim?

Accepted Answer

A)  Many Latino men are the primary source of financial support for their families. 
B)  Latino men have a deep respect for authority, tradition, and family. 
C)  Many Latino men participate in domestic work and child rearing activities. 
D)  Latino men strive to maintain close ties with their extended families.

Question 6

Jeremy, a social advocate, believes that easing the illegal immigrants' path to citizenship would bring more benefits than costs.Which of the following supports Jeremy's point of view?

Accepted Answer

A)  Undocumented immigrants constitute an untapped source of revenue to support Social Security and Medicare payments for older white Americans. 
B)  Undocumented immigrants are more likely than U.S.-born people to work in dangerous jobs that have high fatality rates due to accidents. 
C)  Undocumented immigrants earn higher wages, which decreases the likelihood of family poverty. 
D)  Undocumented immigrants pay state and federal taxes and contribute to U.S.culture.

Question 7

Abdul is a traditional Middle-Eastern American who lives with his family in Texas.Which of the following beliefs is Abdul most likely to believe in himself?

Accepted Answer

A)  Boys and girls are both expected to perform domestic chores. 
B)  Girls are expected to scold their brothers if they misbehave. 
C)  Boys are expected to date only within their community. 
D)  Girls are expected to serve the men in the family.

Question 8

How do Latin Americans differ from White Americans with regard to their health and economic well-being?

Accepted Answer

A)  Latinos as a group have lower life expectancy rates than whites. 
B)  Latino families are less likely than white families to financially aid their kin. 
C)  Latino families are more likely than white families to support their parents. 
D)  Latinos are more likely than whites to engage in binge drinking and to die from illicit drugs and prescription abuse.

Question 9

Rita lives with her family in Dallas.She is the oldest of three children and is of Indian-American descent.Rita's parents have raised her to value many aspects of her culture and have encouraged her to speak their native language at home.At the same time, they have also taught her to respect different cultures around her.They will eventually arrange Rita's marriage to an Indian boy from their own community.This scenario exemplifies the process of ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  assimilation 
B)  acculturation 
C)  pluralism 
D)  xenophobia

Question 10

________ is an attitude that prejudges people, usually in a negative way, who are different from "us" in race, ethnicity, religion, or some other characteristic.

Accepted Answer

A)  Culture shock 
B)  Cognitive dissonance 
C)  Prejudice 
D)  Dogma

Question 11

Andrew, a sociologist, claims that acculturation among Latin American families poses many benefits.However, his colleague, Matt, argues that acculturation also brings its share of negative consequences.Examine the following choices and select the correct response.

Accepted Answer

A)  Andrew is right because during the acculturation process, first and later generations often acquire the necessary English language skills, competitive values, and education that increase the likelihood of moving up the economic ladder. 
B)  Andrew is right because acculturation, particularly in low-income neighborhoods, may result in lowering the rates of delinquency and crime among Latino adolescents. 
C)  Matt is wrong because there has been a reduction in the divorce rates among married couples in Latin American families who have acculturated to U.S.society. 
D)  Matt is wrong because middle-class Latinos who have acculturated to U.S.society tend to be less permissive in raising their children, thereby instilling a sense of discipline among their youth.

Question 12

Aria Gonzales and her husband have just emigrated to the U.S.from Mexico.At first, they were apprehensive about settling down in a new country since they're not very familiar with American culture.However, Aria's relatives and cousins who arrived in the U.S.earlier are helping them adjust to their new environment by providing them with both emotional and economic support.What aspect of Latin American tradition has been illustrated in this scenario?

Accepted Answer

A)  marianismo 
B)  machismo 
C)  dignidad 
D)  familism

Question 13

A(n)________ group has both distinctive physical and cultural characteristics.

Accepted Answer

A)  racial 
B)  ethnic 
C)  racial-ethnic 
D)  dominant group

Question 14

Peter, a critic of free immigration, claims that illegal immigrants tend to overburden the limited resources and social services of a nation.However, Jonathan, a fellow scholar, argues that illegal immigrants provide numerous economic benefits for their host countries.Examine the following options and select the correct response.

Accepted Answer

A)  Jonathan is right because illegal immigrants pay state and federal taxes, and contribute to U.S.culture. 
B)  Jonathan is right because illegal immigrants constitute an untapped source of revenue to support Social Security and Medicare payments. 
C)  Peter is right because illegal immigrants increase unemployment by taking on jobs that are most sought after by naturalized citizens. 
D)  Peter is right because illegal immigrants do not favor low-paying and difficult jobs.

Question 15

Which of the following is true concerning the health and economic well-being of African American families?

Accepted Answer

A)  Minorities typically receive lower quality health care. 
B)  The median family income of African Americans is the highest of all minority groups. 
C)  Despite low incomes, most African Americans have other assets, such as stocks and bonds. 
D)  Most African Americans tend to have better health because of the support of the extended family.

Question 16

________ refers to maintaining many aspects of one's original culture - including using one's own language and marrying within one's own ethnic group - while living peacefully with the host culture.

Accepted Answer

A)  Immigration 
B)  Assimilation 
C)  Pluralism 
D)  Acculturation

Question 17

Marriage in Middle Eastern families is ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  usually based on the western concept of romantic love 
B)  often arranged or semi-arranged 
C)  initiated by young adults without parental approval 
D)  usually exogamous

Question 18

Sam believes that his new coworker, Drogo, is incompetent for the job.He has a preset notion that all the members of Drogo's ethnic group are lazy and unskilled workers.In spite of his views, Sam doesn't treat Drogo any differently from the rest of his coworkers because he is afraid of being fired.Which of the following terms best describes Sam's behavior?

Accepted Answer

A)  sexism 
B)  zealotry 
C)  prejudice 
D)  discrimination

Question 19

Evan, a social advocate, remarks that there has been a perceptible decrease in the unauthorized immigrant population since 2007.Which of the following could be a reason for this?

Accepted Answer

A)  the rise in the number of job opportunities 
B)  the passage of laws that aim to protect undocumented immigrants 
C)  the inefficient border management 
D)  the doubling of deportations

Question 20

Which of the following best describes the process of assimilation?

Accepted Answer

A)  It refers to the conformity of ethnic group members to the culture of the dominant group, including intermarriage. 
B)  It involves the maintenance of many aspects of one's original culture by encouraging the members of an ethnic group to marry within their own community. 
C)  It involves the adoption of many characteristics of a host culture but doesn't include intermarriage. 
D)  It refers to the movement of ethnic groups from their native country to another country with the intention of permanently settling down.

Exam 4: Racial and Ethnic Families: Strengths and Stresses