Deck 13: Diversity and Inclusion

Question 1

Which refers to the identity assigned to a specific group of people who are historically connected by a common national origin or language?

A) race
B) diversity
C) ethnicity
D) culture

Answer 1

C

Question 2

Which term is defined as the aspects of a group of people that are passed on or learned?

A) race
B) ethnicity
C) diversity
D) culture

Answer 2

D

Question 3

Which term refers to biological characteristics shared by groups of people, including skin tone, hair texture and color, and facial features?

A) culture
B) race
C) ethnicity
D) diversity

Answer 3

B

Question 4

Recognizing that a person with black hair and a tightly woven hair texture could be of African, Cuban, or Puerto Rican descent is recognizing that some groups

A) can be generalized based on race.
B) share some biological features but are ethnically different.
C) share cultural differences but are ethnically alike.
D) share racial differences but are ethnically alike.

Question 5

An agnostic is someone who

A) is a member of a Judeo-Christian faith.
B) believes in multiple gods rather than a single divine creator.
C) doubts the existence of a divine creator.
D) has converted from one religion to another.

Question 6

Which refers to a specific, fundamental set of beliefs and practices generally agreed on by a number of persons or sects?

A) race
B) ethnicity
C) religion
D) language

Question 7

Which term refers to one's pattern of romantic and emotional attraction?

A) sexual orientation
B) gender
C) ethnicity
D) culture

Question 8

Classrooms with students who enter college right after high school mixed with students who wait to enter college for different reasons creates

A) a stage for ableism.
B) exclusion of those nontraditional students.
C) animosity between the different groups.
D) an invigorating learning environment.

Question 9

Roger grew up in a wealthy family that fully funds his education. His roommate's family cannot afford to pay for his education fully, so he has received many grants and works part-time to pay for his education. This exemplifies which type of diversity?

A) economic status
B) physical ability
C) sexual orientation
D) religious

Question 10

Which of these is an example of a physical challenge that some students may face?

A) dyslexia
B) bias
C) attention deficit disorder (ADD)
D) hearing impairment

Question 11

Tashi has always had difficulty reading, but she learned to hide it and managed to do well enough in primary and secondary school to get by. Now that she is in college, Tashi is having much more difficulty, and she suspects that she may have dyslexia. What should Tashi do?

A) Visit the campus learning center.
B) Set aside more time to read in her schedule.
C) Record class lectures to avoid taking notes.
D) Focus on trying harder.

Question 12

Which term refers to discrimination against anyone who has a physical or mental disability?

A) multiculturalism
B) ableism
C) racism
D) vandalism

Question 13

Which term is a generalization used to describe or distinguish a group?

A) bias
B) culture
C) stereotype
D) atheist

Question 14

Which term is the tendency against or in favor of a certain group or value system?

A) bias
B) stereotype
C) slur
D) hate crime

Question 15

Which term refers to offensive comments made subtly that reinforce bias?

A) ethnicity
B) multiculturalism
C) microaggressions
D) inclusion

Question 16

If you are curious to learn more about someone whose ethnic background is different from your own, it is best if you

A) guess the person's ethnicity.
B) avoid asking about their ethnicity.
C) ask "What country are you from?"
D) treat them as you would like to be treated.

Question 17

A hate crime is defined as

A) stealing something that doesn't belong to you.
B) any crime motivated by prejudice.
C) stealing someone else's work.
D) vandalizing someone else's property.

Question 18

One of the most common forms of hate crime on any campus is

A) protests and marches on campus.
B) graffiti that expresses racial and ethnic slurs.
C) destruction of campus chapels and other religious buildings.
D) violence committed against instructors.

Question 19

Which of these statements about raising awareness of diversity is true?

A) Some schools have altered images of offensive mascots, while others have changed their mascots altogether.
B) Certain behaviors that would typically be considered insensitive are acceptable on occasions like Halloween.
C) Hate crimes happen frequently on college and university campuses, but students rarely respond to them.
D) It is not the responsibility of colleges and universities to ensure an inclusive campus environment for all students.

Question 20

In most cases, hate crimes

A) should be responded to only by members of the targeted group.
B) bring student groups together toward denouncing hate.
C) create divisions among students of different backgrounds.
D) go unaddressed by campus security and school administrators.

Question 21

Don and Jack are roommates in a dorm on campus. After a late class one night, Don plans to meet up with some friends at a club in town. When he gets to his car, he finds that one of his tires has been slashed and a racial slur has been spray painted on the side of the vehicle. When Jack finds out what happened to Don, he is angry and convinced that the perpetrator was Clay, a student who has been making derogatory comments about Don since the beginning of the term. What should Jack do?

A) Find Clay and fight him to stand up for Don.
B) Slash the tires on Clay's car as revenge.
C) Work with others to organize a campus unity rally.
D) Avoid the situation because he was not the victim.

Question 22

Which type of course is designed to provide you with new perspectives and an understanding of issues that affect your fellow students and community members?

A) historical
B) scientific
C) multicultural
D) stereotypical

Question 23

You want to immerse yourself in a different culture in person for several months. Which is the BEST way your college campus can help you do that?

A) a students for human rights group
B) a study abroad program
C) a sports club
D) a video gamers' society

Question 24

Which of the following is true about student-run organizations?

A) They promote a celebration of a culture.
B) They offer you the chance to live in another country.
C) They promote learning inside the classroom.
D) They offer college credit for participation.

Question 25

Which of these is an example of a gender-related activity?

A) a Chinese New Year celebration
B) a forum sponsored by the group Sexual Assault and Relationship Violence Activists
C) an art exhibit featuring sculptures and paintings from Native American artists
D) a concert featuring students involved in the school's music program

Question 26

Stan has taken courses in various fields of study since starting college, but he has yet to declare a major. He hopes to work eventually in a career that allows him to help minority and majority groups interact with one another more effectively. Which major would be the best choice for Stan?

A) social work
B) psychology
C) finance
D) physics

Question 27

Which of these organizations is MOST likely to provide debating events and forums on a college campus?

A) a Brazilian jujitsu club
B) an Ultimate Frisbee club
C) Students for Human Rights
D) Campus Bird Watchers

Question 28

One of Carla's favorite hobbies is salsa dancing. She hopes to join a salsa dancing club when she enrolls in college but is disappointed to discover that no such club currently exists. Though there are clubs devoted to other types of dancing on campus, Carla has her heart set on joining a salsa dancing club. What should she do?

A) Join another organization on campus.
B) Learn to play salsa music on an instrument.
C) Join a club dedicated to a different type of dancing.
D) Start her own salsa dancing club.

Question 29

Instructors assign which kind of work to help you learn to function better in the workforce and see everyone as individuals?

A) multicultural work
B) exclusionary work
C) religious work
D) group work

Question 30

It is okay to make generalizations about someone's racial group affiliation.

Question 31

Age diversity in the classroom gives everyone the opportunity to learn from others who have different life experiences.

Question 32

There are only two forms of sexuality-heterosexual and homosexual.

Question 33

Gender studies courses consider how the concept of gender influences the way we see and shape the world around us.

Question 34

What we may have heard from others throughout our lives about their negative views of members of a particular group may result in the stereotyping of people in that group.

Question 35

If you have been a victim of a racist, insensitive, or discriminatory act, you should keep it to yourself to prevent a negative backlash.

Question 36

It is acceptable for members of a college organization to dress up as caricatures of other groups during Halloween.

Question 37

College students have led the movement that resulted in a curriculum that reflects many disenfranchised groups.

Question 38

Most campus organizations bring like-minded students together and are open to anyone who wants to be involved.

Question 39

How does the information in this chapter differ from what you previously knew about race, culture, and ethnicity?

Question 40

List five different forms of diversity you may experience in college and the workplace.

Question 41

How do you identify and express yourself ethnically and culturally? How will your understanding of this affect the quality of your relationships in the workplace and in your personal life?

Question 42

What does LGBTQIA stand for?

Question 43

List three ways to avoid microaggressions when making new friends.

Question 44

If one of your friendships is affected by differing values, what should be your goal?

Question 45

Do you believe colleges and universities should play an active role in educating students about diversity? Why or why not?

Question 46

What is an inclusive curriculum?

Question 47

What do you feel are the benefits of living in a diverse society? How do these benefits directly apply to your life?