Deck 10: Connecting With Others in a Diverse World

Question 1

It is MOST important for your college roommate to be

A) your best friend from high school.
B) a romantic partner.
C) someone you can share living space with comfortably.
D) a person you have known for a long time.

Answer 1

C

Question 2

It would be MOST appropriate for you and your college roommate to

A) establish your mutual rights and responsibilities in writing.
B) join all the same clubs and campus organizations.
C) ignore any issues that might arise from living together.
D) register for all the same classes so that you can study together.

Answer 2

A

Question 3

If you have an issue with your roommate, what is the first thing that you should do?

A) Apply for a new roommate.
B) Discuss the issue with your roommate in a polite manner.
C) Report the problem to your residential adviser.
D) Seek help in your campus counseling center.

Answer 3

B

Question 4

Working through roommate challenges helps you

A) build resilience.
B) establish career goals.
C) develop a fixed mindset.
D) hone your time-management skills.

Question 5

It is LEAST appropriate to become involved in a romantic relationship with

A) a person from a different culture.
B) someone a few years older than you.
C) another student in one of your classes.
D) someone who supervises you at your job.

Question 6

Aimee has been dating Kevin for a few months, but things haven't been going well recently. She thinks that he spends too much time drinking, and, when he gets drunk, she doesn't like how he treats her. Aimee is also concerned that they share few common interests, and whenever there's an event or activity she wants to go to, he insists they do something else. She has decided that it's time to break up; when she tells him, Kevin gets upset and shouts, "You never want to have any fun!" What would be the MOST appropriate way for Aimee to respond?

A) "Just because I don't like going out and getting drunk every weekend doesn't mean I don't like to have fun!"
B) "Stop being immature. You know that you're the problem in this relationship and you won't do anything about it."
C) "We seem to have different ideas of what's fun, and I think you'd be happier with someone who felt the way you do."
D) "And YOU aren't respectful of me! I don't know what's wrong with you, but I deserve someone better!"

Question 7

You will MOST likely have to bargain for time and space to study if you

A) live at home with one or more family members.
B) hold down a part-time job while attending school.
C) have parents who call to check in once or twice a week.
D) have a roommate who spends little time in the dorm room.

Question 8

If you will not be able to meet an assignment deadline due to unforeseen family issues, it is best to

A) turn in the assignment whenever you finish it.
B) explain the situation to your instructor before the deadline and ask to be granted an extension.
C) have your parent or guardian call the instructor to explain the situation for you.
D) skip the assignment and ask for extra credit at a later date.

Question 9

Students who are married and have children should NOT

A) develop strong time-management skills.
B) find out what child care resources the school offers.
C) work hard at paying attention to their spouses' needs.
D) strive to keep their academic life completely separate from their family life.

Question 10

During your period of transition to college, the first step in establishing a good relationship with your parents is to

A) discuss only good news when talking to them on the phone.
B) allow them to select your major for you.
C) make sure the lines of communication are open.
D) consistently place your family's values before your educational needs.

Question 11

Which resource is NOT recommended as someone you should talk to if you are experiencing a difficult family conflict or crisis?

A) a chaplain
B) a trusted friend
C) the family members in conflict
D) the campus counseling center

Question 12

The difference in social and cultural identities among people living together is known as

A) racism.
B) ethnicity.
C) diversity.
D) multiculturalism.

Question 13

One advantage of living in a diverse community is it

A) exposes people to various cultures and belief systems.
B) provides an opportunity to convert others in the community to Christianity.
C) results in increased political disparity.
D) promotes a fixed attitude regarding a particular group of people.

Question 14

Which statement about sex and gender is true?

A) Sex and gender are synonyms.
B) Gender definitions and experiences can be understood as existing on a spectrum.
C) Sex and gender are defined at birth and remain unchanged throughout one's lifetime.
D) Gender refers to one's biological anatomy, whereas sex refers to how one expresses his or her gender.

Question 15

If you have classmates with a different economic status, you should NOT

A) be open to learning from them.
B) think about what you have in common with them.
C) develop exaggerated feelings of superiority or inferiority.
D) remember that what you do in college matters more than your economic status.

Question 16

An atheist is BEST described as someone who

A) converted from one religion to another.
B) denies the existence of a divine creator.
C) practices a religion featuring multiple deities.
D) practices one of the Judeo-Christian religions.

Question 17

If there are students with physical challenges in your classes, you should

A) treat them as you would any other student.
B) ignore them unless you are working together on an assignment.
C) express pity toward them to acknowledge the challenges that they face.
D) eagerly offer them your assistance whenever you suspect they might need help.

Question 18

A stereotype is BEST described as a

A) physical characteristic such as skin or hair color.
B) generalization used to describe or distinguish a group.
C) term that refers to an individual's culture.
D) difference in age, sexuality, or economic status.

Question 19

Individuals acquire stereotypes about people by

A) living in a diverse community.
B) appreciating different cultures, behaviors, and beliefs.
C) growing up in an environment that distrusts certain types of people.
D) interacting with people of a different group.

Question 20

Microaggressions are BEST described as

A) generalizations used to describe or distinguish a group.
B) prejudices held by others due to a person's age, sexuality, or economic status.
C) false spoken statements that are damaging to an individual's reputation.
D) subtle but offensive comments that reinforce stereotypes.

Question 21

Last night, Cyndi was watching television with some friends in a small lounge in the dorm when another student, Martin, came in and demanded that they leave so Martin and his friends could use the space. Cyndi and her friends refused to leave, and, after some arguing, the resident assistant came down the hall and intervened. Martin was told to leave, and the matter appeared to be settled. When Cyndi went out to her car the next morning, though, she found that it had been vandalized with racial slurs spray-painted on it. She is fairly certain that Martin is responsible. What would be the MOST appropriate course of action for Cyndi to take?

A) Report the incident to campus security.
B) Vandalize Martin's car in retaliation.
C) Ignore the incident and just have her car cleaned up.
D) Confront Martin and demand that he pay for the damage.

Question 22

Dmitri works part time at the university bookstore. His supervisor, Damon, often says demeaning and sexually explicit things to him about Carol, another student who works with them. Dmitri feels uncomfortable about the comments, but Damon never says them where Carol can hear. Dmitri should

A) do nothing because Carol didn't hear the comments so it isn't sexual harassment.
B) ask Damon to stop discussing Carol with him and file a complaint with school officials.
C) tell Carol about the comments so she can file a complaint if she wants to.
D) change his schedule so that he works opposite shifts from Damon.

Question 23

If you think you might be interested in joining a particular organization on campus, it would be BEST to

A) wait at least one term before joining.
B) attend one of their meetings before deciding to join.
C) sign up immediately so that you can start participating.
D) find similar organizations on campus that you might also want to join.

Question 24

Getting involved in campus life will NOT

A) help you make friends.
B) give you more time to study.
C) enrich your college experience.
D) help you feel comfortable in your new environment.

Question 25

Which statement about on-campus employment is true?

A) Students with on-campus jobs tend to earn higher wages than students working off-campus.
B) On-campus jobs are available only to students who are enrolled in a federal work-study program.
C) On-campus supervisors are generally less flexible than off-campus employers in helping you balance your study demands and work schedule.
D) Students with on-campus jobs have opportunities to develop relationships with influential people who might later write a reference letter for them.

Question 26

Which statement about off-campus employment is true?

A) Off-campus jobs typically pay less than on-campus jobs.
B) Off-campus jobs can allow you to meet new people in the community.
C) Unlike on-campus employers, no off-campus employers offer tuition assistance.
D) Off-campus employers are typically more flexible with students' schedules than on-campus employers.

Question 27

Which department on campus is MOST likely to have a community service office that can provide you with information about volunteering opportunities in the community?

A) Office of Admissions
B) Division of Student Affairs
C) Academic Counseling Center
D) Department of Environmental Health and Safety

Question 28

Which site is popular for social networking with college students?

A) eBay
B) Bing
C) Instagram
D) Wikipedia

Question 29

One way to prepare for living and working in a diverse environment is to

A) attend events and celebrations sponsored by different groups.
B) join a faith-based organization.
C) exchange angry messages with those you disagree with on social media.
D) maintain your existing circle of friends.

Question 30

Scholars who study college students have found that students learn as much, or more, from other students as they learn from instructors.

Question 31

Studies show that the younger you are when you marry, the greater your odds are of enjoying a successful marriage.

Question 32

Most college instructors will be flexible with requirements if you have genuine problems with meeting a deadline because of family obligations.

Question 33

To maintain a strong relationship with your parents while you are at college, you should let them make all your important decisions for you.

Question 34

Going to college can create conflict between you and your family.

Question 35

A negative experience with members of a particular group may result in the stereotyping of people in that group.

Question 36

College students with disabilities need to inform the appropriate office if they require accommodations.

Question 37

It is recommended that you get involved in as many campus activities as possible.

Question 38

Getting involved in campus life will not enrich your college experience.

Question 39

Whether you work on-campus or off-campus, it is important to limit the number of hours you work so that it doesn't interfere with your studies.

Question 40

Describe three characteristics that you would look for in your ideal college roommate, and explain why each quality is important to you. Do you think that you are likely to find this type of person on campus? Why or why not?

Question 41

Why should you avoid a romantic relationship with an instructor?

Question 42

List two ways a student can help his or her parents feel more comfortable about his or her life in college.

Question 43

Describe three concerns that parents or other family members are likely to have as you start your life at college, and explain what you can do to help alleviate their concerns. Include examples in your response.

Question 44

Identify four types of human differences that you will experience in college.

Question 45

Write a community covenant or college creed that protects students from discrimination, prejudice, and insensitivity on your campus. Develop a plan of action that could result in your institution's making this creed or covenant an institutional policy.

Question 46

List three ways in which you can get more involved on campus.

Question 47

Do you think that it is a good idea to hold down a part-time job while attending college? Why or why not? Include examples in your response.

Question 48

Why is it beneficial to presume that your social media posts are public?

Question 49

Diversity provides enrichment and enhances your educational and career goals. Describe two ways that you can prepare for diversity in your future.