Question 1

At present, approximately ______ of Mexicans are native-born and the remainder are foreign-born.

Accepted Answer

A)  one-quarter 
B)  one-third 
C)  two-thirds 
D)  one half 
A)  one-quarter 
B)  one-third 
C)  two-thirds 
D)  one half

Question 2

Which state accounts for nearly 40 percent of all Chinese Americans?

Accepted Answer

A)  New York 
B)  California 
C)  Florida 
D)  Illinois 
A)  New York 
B)  California 
C)  Florida 
D)  Illinois

Question 3

The structural perspective attributes social problems experienced by African-American families to

Accepted Answer

A)  socioeconomic factors. 
B)  structural changes in the family. 
C)  the rise of divorce and out-of-wedlock births. 
D)  a lack of family values. 
A)  socioeconomic factors. 
B)  structural changes in the family. 
C)  the rise of divorce and out-of-wedlock births. 
D)  a lack of family values.

Question 4

The new second generation refers to the US-born or -raised children of post-1965 Chinese immigrants.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

In Billingsley's typology of the diverse family forms among African-Americans, augmented families are

Accepted Answer

A)  a single parent with children and other relatives. 
B)  a nuclear family plus nonrelated persons. 
C)  a couple with children. 
D)  a couple with relatives and nonrelatives. 
A)  a single parent with children and other relatives. 
B)  a nuclear family plus nonrelated persons. 
C)  a couple with children. 
D)  a couple with relatives and nonrelatives.

Question 6

Of the 5 million caregivers who live an hour or more away from the elder for whom they care, ___ percent provide help with daily activities.

Accepted Answer

A)  75 
B)  25 
C)  50 
D)  10 
A)  75 
B)  25 
C)  50 
D)  10

Question 7

The Great Recession has had a financial impact on moderate and middle-income elders.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

"Frail elders" are a growing segment of the elder population in the United States.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

African-Americans now marry at a much younger age than persons of other races.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Immigrant Chinese parents believe that hard work, rather than natural ability or innate intelligence, is the key to educational success.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Of the 58 percent of African-American families with children at home in 1995, ___ percent were one-parent families and ___ percent were married couple families.

Accepted Answer

A)  25; 62 
B)  50; 50 
C)  10; 25 
D)  34; 24 
A)  25; 62 
B)  50; 50 
C)  10; 25 
D)  34; 24

Question 12

The major reason for the migration of Cubans to the United States was the revolution that brought Fidel Castro to power.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Describe the diversity of experiences in elder caregiving.

Accepted Answer

Elder caregiving encompasses a wide rang

Question 14

The _______ perspective interpreted the cultural differences in Mexican-origin families as deviant.

Accepted Answer

A)  sociological 
B)  structural-functionalist 
C)  Americanization 
D)  relativist 
A)  sociological 
B)  structural-functionalist 
C)  Americanization 
D)  relativist

Question 15

Discuss the influence of social change and public policy on the African-American family.

Accepted Answer

The influence of social change and publi

Question 16

As Chinese immigrants have become dispersed residentially, what has sprung up in the suburbs?

Accepted Answer

A)  Chinese restaurants 
B)  English as a second language schools 
C)  Chinatowns 
D)  Chinese language schools 
A)  Chinese restaurants 
B)  English as a second language schools 
C)  Chinatowns 
D)  Chinese language schools

Question 17

The "deficit" approach ignored the diversity of family forms and experiences among African-Americans.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Explain the role of gender in Latino families and how they relate to family structure.

Accepted Answer

Gender plays a significant role in Latin

Question 19

While Latin American culture is family-centered, families in the United States have adopted the individualism of mainstream American culture.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which is the largest and oldest ethnic group of Asian ancestry in the United States?

Accepted Answer

A)  Japanese Americans 
B)  Chinese Americans 
C)  Korean Americans 
D)  Vietnamese Americans 
A)  Japanese Americans 
B)  Chinese Americans 
C)  Korean Americans 
D)  Vietnamese Americans

At present, approximately ______ of Mexicans are native-born and the remainder are foreign-born.

Which state accounts for nearly 40 percent of all Chinese Americans?

The structural perspective attributes social problems experienced by African-American families to

The new second generation refers to the US-born or -raised children of post-1965 Chinese immigrants.

In Billingsley's typology of the diverse family forms among African-Americans, augmented families are

Of the 5 million caregivers who live an hour or more away from the elder for whom they care, ___ percent provide help with daily activities.

The Great Recession has had a financial impact on moderate and middle-income elders.

"Frail elders" are a growing segment of the elder population in the United States.

African-Americans now marry at a much younger age than persons of other races.

Immigrant Chinese parents believe that hard work, rather than natural ability or innate intelligence, is the key to educational success.

Of the 58 percent of African-American families with children at home in 1995, _ percent were one-parent families and _ percent were married couple families.

The major reason for the migration of Cubans to the United States was the revolution that brought Fidel Castro to power.

Describe the diversity of experiences in elder caregiving.

The _______ perspective interpreted the cultural differences in Mexican-origin families as deviant.

Discuss the influence of social change and public policy on the African-American family.

As Chinese immigrants have become dispersed residentially, what has sprung up in the suburbs?

The "deficit" approach ignored the diversity of family forms and experiences among African-Americans.

Explain the role of gender in Latino families and how they relate to family structure.

While Latin American culture is family-centered, families in the United States have adopted the individualism of mainstream American culture.

Which is the largest and oldest ethnic group of Asian ancestry in the United States?

Families Past and Present

Public Debates and Private Lives

Changing Gender Roles

Sexuality and Society

Courtship and Marriage

Divorce and Remarriage

Parenthood

Growing up

Work and Family Life

Family and the Economy

Trouble in the Family

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Exam 11: Dimensions of Diversity

At present, approximately ______ of Mexicans are native-born and the remainder are foreign-born.

Which state accounts for nearly 40 percent of all Chinese Americans?

The structural perspective attributes social problems experienced by African-American families to

The new second generation refers to the US-born or -raised children of post-1965 Chinese immigrants.

In Billingsley's typology of the diverse family forms among African-Americans, augmented families are

Of the 5 million caregivers who live an hour or more away from the elder for whom they care, ___ percent provide help with daily activities.

The Great Recession has had a financial impact on moderate and middle-income elders.

"Frail elders" are a growing segment of the elder population in the United States.

African-Americans now marry at a much younger age than persons of other races.

Immigrant Chinese parents believe that hard work, rather than natural ability or innate intelligence, is the key to educational success.

Of the 58 percent of African-American families with children at home in 1995, ___ percent were one-parent families and ___ percent were married couple families.

The major reason for the migration of Cubans to the United States was the revolution that brought Fidel Castro to power.

Describe the diversity of experiences in elder caregiving.

The _______ perspective interpreted the cultural differences in Mexican-origin families as deviant.

Discuss the influence of social change and public policy on the African-American family.

As Chinese immigrants have become dispersed residentially, what has sprung up in the suburbs?

The "deficit" approach ignored the diversity of family forms and experiences among African-Americans.

Explain the role of gender in Latino families and how they relate to family structure.

While Latin American culture is family-centered, families in the United States have adopted the individualism of mainstream American culture.

Which is the largest and oldest ethnic group of Asian ancestry in the United States?

Families Past and Present

Public Debates and Private Lives

Changing Gender Roles

Sexuality and Society

Courtship and Marriage

Divorce and Remarriage

Parenthood

Growing up

Work and Family Life

Family and the Economy

Trouble in the Family

Filters

Of the 58 percent of African-American families with children at home in 1995, _ percent were one-parent families and _ percent were married couple families.