Question 1

Canada signed the Refugee Convention in 1951,the same year that it was adopted by the United Nations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Overall,immigrants today have lower levels of education than in the past.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

What was found in a study of prejudice and galvanic skin responses?

Accepted Answer

A)  People who were high in ethnocentrism were likely to have a higher galvanic skin response in the presence of a black subject. 
B)  People who were low in ethnocentrism were likely to have a higher galvanic skin response in the presence of a black subject. 
C)  Ethnocentrism appeared to be unrelated to galvanic skin response. 
D)  People who were high in ethnocentrism had a higher galvanic skin response irrespective of the colour of the subject. 
A)  People who were high in ethnocentrism were likely to have a higher galvanic skin response in the presence of a black subject. 
B)  People who were low in ethnocentrism were likely to have a higher galvanic skin response in the presence of a black subject. 
C)  Ethnocentrism appeared to be unrelated to galvanic skin response. 
D)  People who were high in ethnocentrism had a higher galvanic skin response irrespective of the colour of the subject.

Question 4

Which term refers to someone who holds a negative attitude about people of colour based on preconceived notions about them?

Accepted Answer

A)  prejudiced 
B)  a discriminator 
C)  stereotyped 
D)  a scapegoater 
A)  prejudiced 
B)  a discriminator 
C)  stereotyped 
D)  a scapegoater

Question 5

According to the text,what is the definition of "pluralism"?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cultural differences are maintained and celebrated. 
B)  Cultural differences are too numerous to count. 
C)  National cultures combine into one new culture. 
D)  Origin culture is slowly replaced by new culture. 
A)  Cultural differences are maintained and celebrated. 
B)  Cultural differences are too numerous to count. 
C)  National cultures combine into one new culture. 
D)  Origin culture is slowly replaced by new culture.

Question 6

Which term acknowledges fundamental rights,as outlined in the United Nations Declaration:

Accepted Answer

A)  Native 
B)  Aboriginal 
C)  Indigenous 
D)  First Nations 
A)  Native 
B)  Aboriginal 
C)  Indigenous 
D)  First Nations

Question 7

Discuss the types of relationships that typically exist between dominant and minority groups in society

Accepted Answer

There are four types of relationships be

Question 8

Jaroslav believes that his Polish culture is superior to every other culture.What is his belief called,according to the text?

Accepted Answer

A)  non-specific ethnic pride 
B)  ethnocentrism 
C)  subliminal racism 
D)  stereotyping 
A)  non-specific ethnic pride 
B)  ethnocentrism 
C)  subliminal racism 
D)  stereotyping

Question 9

Define and discuss prejudice and discrimination.Give examples of each to illustrate your understanding of the concepts and to differentiate between the two.

Accepted Answer

Prejudice refers to preconceived opinion

Question 10

Define and discuss the concepts of colonization and assimilation as they occurred in Canada relative to Indigenous and non-Indigenous people.Give examples of significant events of this time.

Accepted Answer

Colonization and assimilation are two in

Question 11

How does realistic conflict theory explain inter-group prejudice?

Accepted Answer

A)  in term of authoritarian personalities 
B)  in terms of competition over scarce resources 
C)  in terms of the presence of scapegoats 
D)  in terms of racialization theory 
A)  in term of authoritarian personalities 
B)  in terms of competition over scarce resources 
C)  in terms of the presence of scapegoats 
D)  in terms of racialization theory

Question 12

Zainab is a 20-year-old woman who emigrated from Iraq to Canada with her family in 2008.While she is at home among her extended family and family friends,she dresses and acts as is expected of a young Iraqi woman.When she returns to her university dormitory to live amid her friends who come from many ethnic and religious backgrounds,she dresses and acts according to dominant Western norms.What term best describes Zainab's intergenerational status?

Accepted Answer

A)  bicultural 
B)  multicultural 
C)  socioculturally adaptive 
D)  rebellious 
A)  bicultural 
B)  multicultural 
C)  socioculturally adaptive 
D)  rebellious

Question 13

According to the text,what is the federal government's reserve system for status Indians a blatant example of?

Accepted Answer

A)  population transfer 
B)  accommodation 
C)  structural assimilation 
D)  amalgamation 
A)  population transfer 
B)  accommodation 
C)  structural assimilation 
D)  amalgamation

Question 14

The diffuse adaption pattern occurs when people are uncertain about which culture they should or should not identify with.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which statement best describes the outcome of research into prejudice and discrimination?

Accepted Answer

A)  Prejudice is both a behaviour and an attitude. 
B)  Racism may or may not be a form of prejudice. 
C)  One cannot be said to said to be prejudice if the stereotypes one employs are positive rather than negative. 
D)  When we discuss the cognitive components of a prejudice,we are talking about what we think. 
A)  Prejudice is both a behaviour and an attitude. 
B)  Racism may or may not be a form of prejudice. 
C)  One cannot be said to said to be prejudice if the stereotypes one employs are positive rather than negative. 
D)  When we discuss the cognitive components of a prejudice,we are talking about what we think.

Question 16

Briefly describe the ways in which bicultural youth adapt to the competing demands placed upon them by the demands of two cultures.

Accepted Answer

There are four types of adaptations: int

Question 17

Which term draws attention to the oppressive social and political practices that give rise to inequalities experienced by people of colour?

Accepted Answer

A)  ethnic identity 
B)  race 
C)  visible minority 
D)  racialized group 
A)  ethnic identity 
B)  race 
C)  visible minority 
D)  racialized group

Question 18

Ethnocide is the use of violence and force to eradicate an ethnic group.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Objective ethnicity is defined as a socially constructed category used to classify humankind according to such physical characteristics as skin colour,hair texture,and facial features.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

According to the text,which of the following is a conclusion of the scientific community concerning racial differences?

Accepted Answer

A)  Racial classification is based on sound science. 
B)  Outward appearance definitions are reasonable. 
C)  Genetic differences are behaviourally significant. 
D)  Genetic differences between groups are small. 
A)  Racial classification is based on sound science. 
B)  Outward appearance definitions are reasonable. 
C)  Genetic differences are behaviourally significant. 
D)  Genetic differences between groups are small.

Canada signed the Refugee Convention in 1951,the same year that it was adopted by the United Nations.

Overall,immigrants today have lower levels of education than in the past.

What was found in a study of prejudice and galvanic skin responses?

Which term refers to someone who holds a negative attitude about people of colour based on preconceived notions about them?

According to the text,what is the definition of "pluralism"?

Which term acknowledges fundamental rights,as outlined in the United Nations Declaration:

Discuss the types of relationships that typically exist between dominant and minority groups in society

Jaroslav believes that his Polish culture is superior to every other culture.What is his belief called,according to the text?

Define and discuss prejudice and discrimination.Give examples of each to illustrate your understanding of the concepts and to differentiate between the two.

Define and discuss the concepts of colonization and assimilation as they occurred in Canada relative to Indigenous and non-Indigenous people.Give examples of significant events of this time.

How does realistic conflict theory explain inter-group prejudice?

According to the text,what is the federal government's reserve system for status Indians a blatant example of?

The diffuse adaption pattern occurs when people are uncertain about which culture they should or should not identify with.

Which statement best describes the outcome of research into prejudice and discrimination?

Briefly describe the ways in which bicultural youth adapt to the competing demands placed upon them by the demands of two cultures.

Which term draws attention to the oppressive social and political practices that give rise to inequalities experienced by people of colour?

Ethnocide is the use of violence and force to eradicate an ethnic group.

Objective ethnicity is defined as a socially constructed category used to classify humankind according to such physical characteristics as skin colour,hair texture,and facial features.

According to the text,which of the following is a conclusion of the scientific community concerning racial differences?

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Applying Sociological Research Methods

I Am Canadian: What Is Canadian Culture

Socialization: the Self and Social Identity

Social Inequality in Canadian Society

Mass Media: Living in the Electronic Age

Sex, gender, and Sexualities: Deconstructing Dualisms

Canadian Families: Past, present, and Future

Learning What Is True: Religion,science,and Education

Social Control, deviance, and Crime

Health and Illness: Is It Lifestyle or Something More

Social Change: Collective Behaviour and Social Movements

Going Green: Environmental Sociology

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Exam 8: Race and Ethnicity: Defining Ourselves and Others

Canada signed the Refugee Convention in 1951,the same year that it was adopted by the United Nations.

Overall,immigrants today have lower levels of education than in the past.

What was found in a study of prejudice and galvanic skin responses?

Which term refers to someone who holds a negative attitude about people of colour based on preconceived notions about them?

According to the text,what is the definition of "pluralism"?

Which term acknowledges fundamental rights,as outlined in the United Nations Declaration:

Discuss the types of relationships that typically exist between dominant and minority groups in society

Jaroslav believes that his Polish culture is superior to every other culture.What is his belief called,according to the text?

Define and discuss prejudice and discrimination.Give examples of each to illustrate your understanding of the concepts and to differentiate between the two.

Define and discuss the concepts of colonization and assimilation as they occurred in Canada relative to Indigenous and non-Indigenous people.Give examples of significant events of this time.

How does realistic conflict theory explain inter-group prejudice?

According to the text,what is the federal government's reserve system for status Indians a blatant example of?

The diffuse adaption pattern occurs when people are uncertain about which culture they should or should not identify with.

Which statement best describes the outcome of research into prejudice and discrimination?

Briefly describe the ways in which bicultural youth adapt to the competing demands placed upon them by the demands of two cultures.

Which term draws attention to the oppressive social and political practices that give rise to inequalities experienced by people of colour?

Ethnocide is the use of violence and force to eradicate an ethnic group.

Objective ethnicity is defined as a socially constructed category used to classify humankind according to such physical characteristics as skin colour,hair texture,and facial features.

According to the text,which of the following is a conclusion of the scientific community concerning racial differences?

Seeing and Acting Through the Lens of Sociology

Applying Sociological Research Methods

I Am Canadian: What Is Canadian Culture

Socialization: the Self and Social Identity

Social Inequality in Canadian Society

Mass Media: Living in the Electronic Age

Sex, gender, and Sexualities: Deconstructing Dualisms

Canadian Families: Past, present, and Future

Learning What Is True: Religion,science,and Education

Social Control, deviance, and Crime

Health and Illness: Is It Lifestyle or Something More

Social Change: Collective Behaviour and Social Movements

Going Green: Environmental Sociology

Globalization: the Interconnected World

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