Deck 4: Culturally and Ethnically Diverse Groups

Question 1

According to the text, there is a __________ rate of abstinence that occurs among Native American populations.

A) low
B) high
C) minimal
D) moderate

Answer 1

B

Question 2

The value of "noninterference" suggests that Native American parents might:

A) scold children for making drinking
B) nurture their children while allowing them to learn from their mistakes regarding the use of a substance
C) punish children and withdraw from them if they used alcohol
D) not have contact with children if they used alcohol

Answer 2

B

Question 3

Marlatt and VandenBos assessed Native American youth for risk of substance abuse. Of all the categories assessed, which had the highest positive correlation to overall risk?

A) early use of alcohol
B) early use of crack/cocaine
C) lifetime smokeless tobacco use
D) quality of family relationships

Answer 3

C

Question 4

All of the following are methodological problems found in the research on the relationship between ethnically diverse populations and drug use, except:

A) lack of compatible interview schedules
B) over-use of retrospective self reports
C) the possible under-sampling of persons in stable living conditions
D) lack of combining observations and surveys to insure that the meanings of certain questions are understood

Question 5

For Native Americans, time is seen as:

A) linear
B) cyclical
C) unemployment
D) free

Question 6

In traditional Korean culture, alcohol is used:

A) to celebrate
B) to mourn
C) to feel good and find friends
D) all the above

Question 7

According to the sociocultural theory discussed in the text, Native Americans are mourning the loss of:

A) family
B) land
C) heritage/culture
D) tribes

Question 8

In some Asian cultures, it is considered acceptable for an employee to be frank:

A) with one's boss when either is drunk
B) only when the boss is drunk
C) only when the employee is drunk
D) and to come to work drunk if one's complaints were not addressed

Question 9

"Serious drinkers" have been identified in the research on Native American drinking as:

A) those males and females from more stable financial backgrounds
B) individuals from lower socioeconomic backgrounds
C) highly educated Native American women only
D) financially successful men only

Question 10

Today, what percentages of all U.S. reservation are under a self-imposed system of prohibition?

A) 40%
B) 20%
C) 70%
D) 80%

Question 11

Without sensitivity to cultural differences, providers will:

A) likely be effective from the outset because of the core conditions
B) likely be ineffective from the outset because attempts to assess alcohol and drug involvement will be met with therapeutic resistance's
C) likely be effective because mental health professionals understand cultural sensitivity
D) still be viewed as helpful

Question 12

What is the prevailing view of alcohol in traditional Chinese culture?

A) it is a generational curse
B) it most often signifies a lack of restraint
C) it is highly valued by both men and women
D) it is seen as a major source of relaxation

Question 13

According to 1964 study by Lemert, numerous ___________ wives left their husbands due to his heavy drinking and physical abuse.

A) Native American
B) Latino
C) Polynesian
D) Samoan

Question 14

Concerning Native Americans,

A) researchers found that living in a single-family home posed no increased harmful effects if others were using
B) there is not a great deal of literature regarding effects of living in homes where there is drug use
C) researchers found that only females were affected by drug use in the home
D) researchers found that only older teens were affected by drug use in the home

Question 15

In what year was the Indians Prohibition Act passed?

A) 1872
B) 1914
C) 1832
D) 1772

Question 16

Native Americans and Alaska Natives have

A) lower rates of substance abuse than other non-native populations
B) have similar rates of substance abuse than other non-native populations
C) have higher rates of substance abuse than other non-native populations

Question 17

Many Native American tribes originally believed that alcohol:

A) was a devil spirit
B) was a spirit reincarnated
C) had magical powers
D) was a blessing

Question 18

According to the text, many Asian cultures use alcohol __________.

A) for rituals
B) as a means to punish children
C) as a means to heighten consciousness
D) to develop intricate melodies in religious songs

Question 19

In studies of acculturation, researchers found

A) support for acculturation shaping drinking habits among Asian Americans
B) no support for acculturation shaping drinking habits of Asian Americans
C) support for old world immigrants' drinking habits
D) there have been no studies on acculturation

Question 20

It has been suggested that _____% of all Native American deaths are related to alcohol.

A) 90
B) 35
C) 50
D) 75

Question 21

According to the text, language differences within families can be seen as a risk factor for AOD abuse because it

A) can lead to family resentment
B) can lead to the family excelling in the English language
C) can lead to jealously among family members depression
D) can increase levels of individual and family stress

Question 22

The results of several studies suggest that the drug most often used by African American youths living in Harlem is

A) alcohol
B) marijuana
C) heroin
D) psychedelics

Question 23

Which of the following is a value in Asian cultures

A) dialectical thought
B) children are not responsible for bringing honor to the family
C) being imperfect is okay for modern Asian cultures
D) perfectionism

Question 24

In an early study of inner-city youth, Brunswick found that initial use of drugs/alcohol occurred most commonly:

A) at home
B) on the way to school
C) at school
D) at a friend's house

Question 25

Which of the following is true regarding African Americans

A) adolescents in many large urban areas will not complete high school
B) they are more likely to face harsher discipline in school
C) have higher rates of suspension
D) all are true

Question 26

Newly immigrated Asian/Pacific Islanders are likely:

A) to be more direct and vocal
B) to maintain self-control over facial expressions, while avoiding direct eye contact
C) to change topics in conversation
D) to speak loudly and break eye contact

Question 27

In some Asian American cultures, when alcohol or other drug abuse is encountered, the primary caregiver is often

A) a small statue of Buddha
B) a small statue of Confucius
C) God
D) the Shaman

Question 28

For more acculturated Asian Americans

A) religiosity is not a protective factor
B) religiosity is a protective factor
C) religiosity plays no role
D) none of the above

Question 29

Research on bullying among African American youth suggests

A) there is less bullying in this community
B) there is a similar rate of bullying incidence as compared to other youth groups
C) that African American youth have higher rates of being verbally and physical bullied
D) none of the above is true

Question 30

It has been stated that African Americans drink almost exclusively:

A) twice a week
B) on Fridays
C) on weekends
D) whenever they need to relax

Question 31

In the Asian/Pacific Islander community, the greatest obligation is toward one's

A) grandparents
B) parents
C) children
D) family

Question 32

According to several studies on African American drinking:

A) alcohol tends to decrease disease to a moderate level
B) alcohol tends to increase disease and decrease life expectancy
C) alcohol appears to have no deleterious effects on disease rates
D) alcohol appears to decrease life expectancy only

Question 33

"Child keeping" occurs when a child is reared by other family members. In what cultural group is this more likely to occur?

A) African American
B) Latino American
C) Asian American
D) Native American

Question 34

Research indicates that Asian American immigrants living in the U.S. longer

A) had higher rates of alcoholism
B) were no different than their counterparts who more recently immigrated
C) had similar rates as their counterparts who more recently immigrated
D) had lower rates than their counterparts who more recently immigrated

Question 35

According to a study by Burns and D'Avanzo, it takes approximately ten years or more for many Asian Americans to find economic security, and as a result, the pressure to succeed causes an increase in risk for:

A) suicide
B) divorce
C) AOD abuse
D) physical abuse towards one's spouse

Question 36

_________ is considered an important vehicle allowing for the emergence of leaders in local African American communities.

A) The school
B) The civic club
C) The church
D) both a and c

Question 37

In studies of Asian American youth researcher

A) found that immigration was not a significant factor in drug use
B) found that those who had more education consumed less alcohol
C) found that those with less education consumed less alcohol
D) none of the above is true

Question 38

In the Asian/Pacific Islander population, communication is governed by all except:

A) birth order
B) education
C) occupation
D) family background

Question 39

Regarding Native Hawaiians,

A) there is an association between drug abuse and violence
B) ethnic pride is an important protective factor
C) Hawaiians who reported being happy had fewer instances of witnessing violence
D) all are true

Question 40

The traditional Latino family is:

A) open
B) private
C) is neither open nor private
D) holds onto the value of "free-will"

Question 41

It is _________________ that some homeless people may view drug and alcohol use as necessary to be accepted among the homeless community

Question 42

In traditional culture, _________ are more likely to turn to family, friends or ministers in times of crisis.

A) Native Americans
B) African Americans
C) Euro-Americans
D) Latino Americans

Question 43

All of the following are typical values in traditional Latino families except:

A) shame
B) believing oneself to be poor but honest
C) pride
D) all are values

Question 44

Social risk factors can involve

A) peer groups, families, and communities
B) peer groups, families, and churches
C) peer groups, siblings, and communities
D) None of the Above

Question 45

Among African American inner-city youth

A) one's "drinking buddies" have no effect on drinking habits
B) a male's "female drinking buddies" tended to increase the male's drinking
C) social behaviors have little effect on the consumption of alcohol
D) none of the above are true

Question 46

According to the text, __________ women who consider themselves heavy drinkers are usually employed outside of the home.

A) African American
B) Euro-American
C) Latino American
D) Asian American

Question 47

According to research

A) African Americans make up the largest proportion of immigrants
B) Asian Americans immigrants make up the largest proportion of immigrants
C) Latinos
D) all groups are about evenly divided in terms of number of immigrants

Question 48

In traditional Latino/Hispanic families, _________ occupy a central role in the marriage.

A) children
B) husband
C) wife
D) family

Question 49

According to research, persons with disabilities misuse drugs because:

A) they see is modeled by others
B) of psychological trauma and social distance from the community
C) their family members influence use
D) there is no research on this population

Question 50

According to traditional culture, __________ are dependent and submissive and the __________ are dominant and controlling.

A) Latino men and Latino women
B) Asian men and Asian women
C) African American men and African American women
D) Native American men and Native American women

Question 51

Psychosocial risk factors are usually divided into personal and social dimensions. Personal risk factors include such things as

A) stress
B) financial problems
C) relational victimization
D) All the Above

Question 52

Sociological risk factors for substance abuse by Latino youth reflect the problems confronted in:

A) homes
B) schools
C) churches
D) neighborhoods

Question 53

In a research study, Bettes et al found that Latino American youth were found to have _________ ratings of internal locus of control when compared to other youths.

A) the highest
B) the lowest
C) about average
D) similar

Question 54

The Baby Boomer population is comprised of

A) greater ethnic and racial diversity
B) higher divorce rates
C) fewer children
D) higher levels of education, lower poverty levels
E) All the Above