Question 1

People decide to take action or avoid an action based on their

Accepted Answer

A)  Values 
B)  Beliefs 
C)  Attitudes 
D)  Universalistic perspective 
A)  Values 
B)  Beliefs 
C)  Attitudes 
D)  Universalistic perspective A

Question 2

Which of the following statements is not accurate about stereotypes?

Accepted Answer

A)  Stereotypes can be positive or negative. 
B)  Positive stereotypes can be as harmful as negative stereotypes. 
C)  Stereotypes allow accurate perceptions about others to be formed. 
D)  Stereotypes assume a person has a particular trait based on their group
Membership. 
A)  Stereotypes can be positive or negative. 
B)  Positive stereotypes can be as harmful as negative stereotypes. 
C)  Stereotypes allow accurate perceptions about others to be formed. 
D)  Stereotypes assume a person has a particular trait based on their group
Membership. C

Question 3

How can teachers encourage students to overcome confirmation bias?

Accepted Answer

A)  By asking them to take a stance and stick to it 
B)  By teaching students to be open minded when faced with contradictory or ambiguous information 
C)  By telling them to accept the word of the teacher as fact 
D)  By realizing that it is not the job of schools to teach values and following the beliefs of the parents 
A)  By asking them to take a stance and stick to it 
B)  By teaching students to be open minded when faced with contradictory or ambiguous information 
C)  By telling them to accept the word of the teacher as fact 
D)  By realizing that it is not the job of schools to teach values and following the beliefs of the parents B

Question 4

According to Kniker (1977) which of the following is not an effective method to Approach teaching values?

Accepted Answer

A)  Tell children what to do and expect them to do it without question 
B)  Listen to the perspectives of others 
C)  Offer opportunities for discussion and debate 
D)  Ask them to consider how their actions will affect others 
A)  Tell children what to do and expect them to do it without question 
B)  Listen to the perspectives of others 
C)  Offer opportunities for discussion and debate 
D)  Ask them to consider how their actions will affect others

Question 5

Why is name calling as damaging to the dominant group members as to the minority group members?

Accepted Answer

A)  it makes the name callers feel inferior. 
B)  It creates boundaries that cannot be crossed without difficulty. 
C)  It does not allow minority groups to claim certain words as their own. 
D)  It negatively affects the dominant group by putting them in a superior position. 
A)  it makes the name callers feel inferior. 
B)  It creates boundaries that cannot be crossed without difficulty. 
C)  It does not allow minority groups to claim certain words as their own. 
D)  It negatively affects the dominant group by putting them in a superior position.

Question 6

At what age does true racial awareness, or the understanding that skin color can carry negative connotations, become an issue for children?

Accepted Answer

A)  Four to five 
B)  Six to seven 
C)  Eight to nine 
D)  Nine to ten 
A)  Four to five 
B)  Six to seven 
C)  Eight to nine 
D)  Nine to ten

Question 7

Dr. Cartaina assigns his students in an introductory education class to watch a movie about a great teacher and discuss the difficulties and triumphs the teacher faced during class. In what way is Dr. Cartaina teaching the value of perseverance to his students?

Accepted Answer

A)  Reinforcing dogma 
B)  Enforcing rules and regulations 
C)  Offering limited choices 
D)  By providing inspirational materials 
A)  Reinforcing dogma 
B)  Enforcing rules and regulations 
C)  Offering limited choices 
D)  By providing inspirational materials

Question 8

A distinction between the terms "minority group: and "diversity" is that

Accepted Answer

A)  They can be used interchangeably. 
B)  "Minority groups" concede power to majority groups while "diverse" groups share power equally. 
C)  "Minority group" refers only to race while "diversity" refers to all manner of human differences. 
D)  "Minority group" implies an oppressive power differential while "diversity" refers to all manner of human differences. 
A)  They can be used interchangeably. 
B)  "Minority groups" concede power to majority groups while "diverse" groups share power equally. 
C)  "Minority group" refers only to race while "diversity" refers to all manner of human differences. 
D)  "Minority group" implies an oppressive power differential while "diversity" refers to all manner of human differences.

Question 9

What is a belief?

Accepted Answer

A)  A combination of attitudes 
B)  Instruction that forces someone to accept an ideology 
C)  An inference a person makes about reality 
D)  An inclination that inhibits impartial judgment 
A)  A combination of attitudes 
B)  Instruction that forces someone to accept an ideology 
C)  An inference a person makes about reality 
D)  An inclination that inhibits impartial judgment

Question 10

Define and provide examples that explain and connect the concepts majority group, minority group, and labeling.

Accepted Answer

.A majority group is the group that has

Question 11

Socially derisive terms used in bureaucratic contexts

Accepted Answer

A)  Are less harmful than informal social labels. 
B)  Demonstrate that poor people are culturally flawed. 
C)  Need to be considered carefully in order to reduce stereotyping. 
D)  Have the sanction of authority therefore promoting powerful negative
Messages. 
A)  Are less harmful than informal social labels. 
B)  Demonstrate that poor people are culturally flawed. 
C)  Need to be considered carefully in order to reduce stereotyping. 
D)  Have the sanction of authority therefore promoting powerful negative
Messages.

Question 12

Calvin, a Caucasian man from South Africa, moved to the United States at the age of 20 to go to school for physical therapy. He stayed in the United States and became a U.S. citizen. During a session his client, Nanci, noticed his unusual accent and asked him where he was from. When he replied South Africa, the client smiled and said, "Well, you are the first white African American I have ever met." This made Calvin uncomfortable and he quickly changed the subject. Was Nanci correct in saying Calvin was a white African American?

Accepted Answer

A)  Yes, Calvin's race was white and his ethnicity was African and his nationality was American. 
B)  Yes, Calvin's ethnicity was white and his nationality was African and his race was American. 
C)  No, Calvin was white and African Americans are black. 
D)  No, Calvin nationality will always be South Africa even if he changes his
Citizenship. 
A)  Yes, Calvin's race was white and his ethnicity was African and his nationality was American. 
B)  Yes, Calvin's ethnicity was white and his nationality was African and his race was American. 
C)  No, Calvin was white and African Americans are black. 
D)  No, Calvin nationality will always be South Africa even if he changes his
Citizenship.

Question 13

Joe is an accountant who believes that women are not good in mathematical professions. He is in charge of hiring someone to help out in his business part time. After interviewing two candidates, he hires the male over the female although she was better qualified for the job. This is an example of what concept?

Accepted Answer

A)  Bias 
B)  Discrimination 
C)  Stereotype 
D)  Prejudice 
A)  Bias 
B)  Discrimination 
C)  Stereotype 
D)  Prejudice

Question 14

Stereotypes that are considered positive

Accepted Answer

A)  Are not harmful because they cast persons or groups favorably. 
B)  Are more accurate than negative stereotypes. 
C)  Allow for more accurate perceptions of persons or groups to be formed. 
D)  Create inaccurate perceptions of persons or groups. 
A)  Are not harmful because they cast persons or groups favorably. 
B)  Are more accurate than negative stereotypes. 
C)  Allow for more accurate perceptions of persons or groups to be formed. 
D)  Create inaccurate perceptions of persons or groups.

Question 15

You are at a meeting. In the meeting are 12 white males, 14 black males, 2 Latino males, 29 White females, 36 black females and 4 Latina females. Which group would be considered the majority or dominant group by American standards?

Accepted Answer

A)  White females 
B)  White males 
C)  Black males 
D)  Black females 
A)  White females 
B)  White males 
C)  Black males 
D)  Black females

Question 16

Danny has worked hard all his life to send his children to college. He went to a parent teacher meeting and participated in his sons' school activities. He was frugal with his money, missing vacations and expensive activities, to save for a college fund. To Danny education is a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)  Belief 
B)  Value 
C)  Attitude 
D)  Universalistic perspective 
A)  Belief 
B)  Value 
C)  Attitude 
D)  Universalistic perspective

Question 17

List the seven traditional approaches to teaching values. Provide an example for each.

Accepted Answer

1) Setting an example - We set an exampl

Question 18

Define and provide examples of bias, stereotype, prejudice, and bigotry. Then, define discrimination and explain how it is different from each of the first four terms listed previously.

Accepted Answer

.Bias is a mild inclination towards or a

Question 19

Which of the following is not a listed as a top nine core values of American society?

Accepted Answer

A)  Right to bear arms 
B)  Equality 
C)  Rule of law 
D)  Community and National Welfare 
A)  Right to bear arms 
B)  Equality 
C)  Rule of law 
D)  Community and National Welfare

Question 20

What is an inference about reality?

Accepted Answer

A)  A value 
B)  An attitude 
C)  A belief 
D)  A bias 
A)  A value 
B)  An attitude 
C)  A belief 
D)  A bias

People decide to take action or avoid an action based on their

Which of the following statements is not accurate about stereotypes?

How can teachers encourage students to overcome confirmation bias?

According to Kniker (1977) which of the following is not an effective method to Approach teaching values?

Why is name calling as damaging to the dominant group members as to the minority group members?

At what age does true racial awareness, or the understanding that skin color can carry negative connotations, become an issue for children?

Dr. Cartaina assigns his students in an introductory education class to watch a movie about a great teacher and discuss the difficulties and triumphs the teacher faced during class. In what way is Dr. Cartaina teaching the value of perseverance to his students?

A distinction between the terms "minority group: and "diversity" is that

What is a belief?

Define and provide examples that explain and connect the concepts majority group, minority group, and labeling.

Socially derisive terms used in bureaucratic contexts

Stereotypes that are considered positive

You are at a meeting. In the meeting are 12 white males, 14 black males, 2 Latino males, 29 White females, 36 black females and 4 Latina females. Which group would be considered the majority or dominant group by American standards?

Danny has worked hard all his life to send his children to college. He went to a parent teacher meeting and participated in his sons' school activities. He was frugal with his money, missing vacations and expensive activities, to save for a college fund. To Danny education is a(n)

List the seven traditional approaches to teaching values. Provide an example for each.

Define and provide examples of bias, stereotype, prejudice, and bigotry. Then, define discrimination and explain how it is different from each of the first four terms listed previously.

Which of the following is not a listed as a top nine core values of American society?

What is an inference about reality?

Understanding Prejudice and Its Causes

Communication, Conflict, and Conflict Resolution

Immigration and Oppression: The Assault on Cultural and Language Diversity

Race and Oppression: The Experiences of People of Color

Religion and Oppression: The Struggle for Religious Freedom

Rejecting Oppressive Relationships: The Logic of Cultural Pluralism for a Diverse Society

Racism: Confronting a Legacy of White Domination in America

Classism: Misperceptions and Myths About Income, Wealth, and Poverty

Sexism: Where the Personal Becomes Political

Heterosexism: Challenging the Heterosexism Assumption

Ableism: Disability Does Not Mean Inability

Pluralism in Schools: The Promise of Multicultural Education

Pluralism in Society: Creating Unity in a Diverse America

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Exam 1: Understanding Ourselves and Others: Clarifying Values and Language

People decide to take action or avoid an action based on their

Which of the following statements is not accurate about stereotypes?

How can teachers encourage students to overcome confirmation bias?

According to Kniker (1977) which of the following is not an effective method to Approach teaching values?

Why is name calling as damaging to the dominant group members as to the minority group members?

At what age does true racial awareness, or the understanding that skin color can carry negative connotations, become an issue for children?

Dr. Cartaina assigns his students in an introductory education class to watch a movie about a great teacher and discuss the difficulties and triumphs the teacher faced during class. In what way is Dr. Cartaina teaching the value of perseverance to his students?

A distinction between the terms "minority group: and "diversity" is that

What is a belief?

Define and provide examples that explain and connect the concepts majority group, minority group, and labeling.

Socially derisive terms used in bureaucratic contexts

Stereotypes that are considered positive

You are at a meeting. In the meeting are 12 white males, 14 black males, 2 Latino males, 29 White females, 36 black females and 4 Latina females. Which group would be considered the majority or dominant group by American standards?

Danny has worked hard all his life to send his children to college. He went to a parent teacher meeting and participated in his sons' school activities. He was frugal with his money, missing vacations and expensive activities, to save for a college fund. To Danny education is a(n)

List the seven traditional approaches to teaching values. Provide an example for each.

Define and provide examples of bias, stereotype, prejudice, and bigotry. Then, define discrimination and explain how it is different from each of the first four terms listed previously.

Which of the following is not a listed as a top nine core values of American society?

What is an inference about reality?

Understanding Prejudice and Its Causes

Communication, Conflict, and Conflict Resolution

Immigration and Oppression: The Assault on Cultural and Language Diversity

Race and Oppression: The Experiences of People of Color

Religion and Oppression: The Struggle for Religious Freedom

Rejecting Oppressive Relationships: The Logic of Cultural Pluralism for a Diverse Society

Racism: Confronting a Legacy of White Domination in America

Classism: Misperceptions and Myths About Income, Wealth, and Poverty

Sexism: Where the Personal Becomes Political

Heterosexism: Challenging the Heterosexism Assumption

Ableism: Disability Does Not Mean Inability

Pluralism in Schools: The Promise of Multicultural Education

Pluralism in Society: Creating Unity in a Diverse America

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