Question 1

Why are experiments methodologically superior to correlational studies? What can an experiment do that a correlational study cannot do?

Accepted Answer

A correlational study cannot establish causality. It cannot determine if one variable has had an impact on a second variable. An experiment can establish causality. In an experiment, the researcher introduces a test variable and then observes its effect, if any, on a second variable.

Question 2

According to studies of people who work or study in a foreign country, what are the likely benefits and costs associated with adopting a local-sounding name?

Accepted Answer

First, using a local-sounding name will probably have little or no impact on their physical health, mental health, and subjective well-being, but it may lead to a slightly lower level of self-esteem. Second, foreigners who use a local-sounding name may be perceived as less different and more similar to locals, and they may be treated slightly better by locals (that is, less discrimination), especially when locals reject multiculturalism and believe foreigners should conform to local norms (that is, assimilate).

Question 3

Studies have found that, when debating political issues, conservatives typically construct arguments that reflect their own moral values, whereas liberals typically construct arguments that reflect the moral values of the target audience.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

Multiple personality disorder appears to have spread, like a virus, from Germany and France to Canada and the United States.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Who will probably be more likely to learn a new language as an adult, a person with an entity view of intelligence or a person with an incremental view of intelligence? Why?

Accepted Answer

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Question 6

A meme is a packet of cultural information that can be replicated and transmitted easily from person to person, often through imitation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

According to Moral Foundations Theory, judgments of right and wrong are based on fast, automatic gut-reactions of liking or disliking.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

As a group, North Americans are likely to have an incremental view of intelligence, whereas Asians are likely to have an entity view of intelligence.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

In two studies of Chinese nationals who studied or worked at American universities, participants who adopted an Anglicized name reported slightly higher levels of self-esteem than participants who did not change their name.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

In one study, American university students who __________________ evaluated a lecturer more favorably when the lecturer used his original Chinese name.

Accepted Answer

A)   had studied overseas
B)   endorsed multiculturalism
C)   supported cultural hegemony
D)   had at least one Chinese friend

Question 11

In one study, American university students rated photos of Chinese students as more similar to Americans when the Chinese students had American-sounding names.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Why do Indian American youngsters dominate the Scripps National Spelling Bee? Be specific.
There are several plausible explanations. India's educational system emphasizes rote learning and memorization. Spelling bees are a way for Indians to assimilate into mainstream American society. Highly skilled Indian immigrants tend to enroll their children in academically oriented extracurricular pursuits. Most Indian American spelling champions have competed for years in regional competitions sponsored by the North South Foundation. Finally, Indians and Indian Americans typically have an incremental view of intelligence, which holds that one's abilities are changeable and can be improved through effort and hard work. As a result, they study more and are less likely to give up.

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Question 13

Which of these appears to be a good candidate for a culture-bound syndrome?

Accepted Answer

A)   schizophrenia
B)   bipolar disorder
C)   multiple personality disorder
D)   all of the above

Question 14

In one study, researchers using Moral Foundations Theory discovered that one moral concern strongly predicted people's positions on 11 of 13 social and political issues. Which moral concern was it?

Accepted Answer

A)   Caring
B)   Fairness
C)   Loyalty
D)   Purity

Question 15

Studies have found that social liberals generally consider the moral concerns of Caring and Fairness to be more important than Loyalty, Authority, and Purity. In contrast, social conservatives generally consider _____________________.

Accepted Answer

A)   Loyalty and Authority to be more important than Caring and Fairness
B)   Loyalty, Authority, and Fairness to be more important than Caring
C)   Purity to be more important than all other moral concerns
D)   all five moral concerns to be important

Question 16

According to studies conducted by Zhao and Biernat, Chinese students who Anglicize their name when they come to the United States _________________________.

Accepted Answer

A)   often say they want to use a name that is easier for Americans to pronounce
B)   may experience a small reduction in their level of self-esteem
C)   may experience less discrimination from Americans
D)   all of the above

Question 17

Suppose you want to persuade conservative voters in your state or province to support the legalization of marijuana. What arguments will you use? Why?

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Question 18

Which of these is NOT part of the cultural script for running amok?

Accepted Answer

A)   The amoker is a male who has been grievously insulted.
B)   The amoker obtains a handgun or rifle and embarks on a killing spree.
C)   The amoker keeps moving and killing until the amoker is killed.
D)   When captured alive, the amoker blacks out and later claims to have no memory for the incident.

Question 19

What is blending? Illustrate your answer with a plausible example.

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Question 20

Use the concepts of "meme" and "social construction of illness" to explain how multiple personality disorder (MPD) spread from one country to other countries.

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Exam 10: Living in a Multicultural World

Why are experiments methodologically superior to correlational studies? What can an experiment do that a correlational study cannot do?

According to studies of people who work or study in a foreign country, what are the likely benefits and costs associated with adopting a local-sounding name?

Studies have found that, when debating political issues, conservatives typically construct arguments that reflect their own moral values, whereas liberals typically construct arguments that reflect the moral values of the target audience.

Multiple personality disorder appears to have spread, like a virus, from Germany and France to Canada and the United States.

Who will probably be more likely to learn a new language as an adult, a person with an entity view of intelligence or a person with an incremental view of intelligence? Why?

A meme is a packet of cultural information that can be replicated and transmitted easily from person to person, often through imitation.

According to Moral Foundations Theory, judgments of right and wrong are based on fast, automatic gut-reactions of liking or disliking.

As a group, North Americans are likely to have an incremental view of intelligence, whereas Asians are likely to have an entity view of intelligence.

In two studies of Chinese nationals who studied or worked at American universities, participants who adopted an Anglicized name reported slightly higher levels of self-esteem than participants who did not change their name.

In one study, American university students who __________________ evaluated a lecturer more favorably when the lecturer used his original Chinese name.

In one study, American university students rated photos of Chinese students as more similar to Americans when the Chinese students had American-sounding names.

Which of these appears to be a good candidate for a culture-bound syndrome?

In one study, researchers using Moral Foundations Theory discovered that one moral concern strongly predicted people's positions on 11 of 13 social and political issues. Which moral concern was it?

Studies have found that social liberals generally consider the moral concerns of Caring and Fairness to be more important than Loyalty, Authority, and Purity. In contrast, social conservatives generally consider _____________________.

According to studies conducted by Zhao and Biernat, Chinese students who Anglicize their name when they come to the United States _________________________.

Suppose you want to persuade conservative voters in your state or province to support the legalization of marijuana. What arguments will you use? Why?

Which of these is NOT part of the cultural script for running amok?

What is blending? Illustrate your answer with a plausible example.

Use the concepts of "meme" and "social construction of illness" to explain how multiple personality disorder (MPD) spread from one country to other countries.