Sociology the essentials 9th edition andersen test bank

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1. A social category of people who share a common culture (i.e., language, national background, or religion) is referred to as a(n) _____ group. a. minority b. dominant c. racial d. ethnic ANSWER: d REFERENCES: 228 LEARNING OBJECTIVES: SESE.ANDE.17.10.01 - Define race as a social construction.

TOPICS: Factual OTHER: PICKUP 2. In order for a group to be considered an ethnic group they must a. look different than the members of other ethnic groups. b. speak the same language as other members of the group. c. share an identity they see as different from that of others in society. d. have a shared system of norms and values.

ANSWER: c REFERENCES: 228 LEARNING OBJECTIVES: SESE.ANDE.17.10.01 - Define race as a social construction.

TOPICS: Conceptual OTHER: PICKUP 3. Which of these statements regarding the variability of a group's ethnic identity is true? a. A group's ethnic identity is constant; it does not change over time. b. Ethnic identity may form or is strengthened when a group is excluded from participation by more powerful

social groups. c. Ethnic identity can only change when one changes their place of residence or marries someone of another ethnicity. d. Ethnic identity is always imposed involuntarily.

ANSWER: b REFERENCES: 228 LEARNING OBJECTIVES: SESE.ANDE.17.10.01 - Define race as a social construction.

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4. Which of these statements regarding race is true? a. Race is a socially constructed category. b. Racial categories in a society reflect differences in the biological makeup of individuals. c. Race is assigned based on scientific investigation. d. Racial categories are the same in countries throughout the world.

ANSWER: a REFERENCES: 229 LEARNING OBJECTIVES: SESE.ANDE.17.10.01 - Define race as a social construction.

TOPICS: Conceptual OTHER: PICKUP 5. Racial groups are defined by: a. religious beliefs. b. the cultural and social norms within a society. c. biological characteristics. d. how the groups have been treated and labeled historically.

ANSWER: d REFERENCES: 229 LEARNING OBJECTIVES: SESE.ANDE.17.10.01 - Define race as a social construction.

TOPICS: Conceptual OTHER: MODIFIED 6. How does the concept of race compare between Brazil and the U.S.? a. In the U.S., a person with any amount of Black ancestry has historically been designated as Black; this has not been the case in Brazil. b. In Brazil, a person with any amount of Black ancestry has historically been designated as Black; this has not been the case in the U.S. c. In the U.S. and in Brazil, one's racial categorization is strongly influenced by one's social class status. d. In Brazil, race is determined by religious standards.

ANSWER: a REFERENCES: 228 LEARNING OBJECTIVES: SESE.ANDE.17.10.01 - Define race as a social construction.

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7. Which of these statements regarding the racial system in Brazil is false? a. In Brazil, a person is considered Black only if they have no discernible White ancestry. b. A person who might be considered Black in the U.S. would be considered white in Brazil if they had high

socioeconomic status. c. Brazil has successfully created a nation in which there is no social inequality based on race. d. The racial system in Brazil is different from that of the U.S. ANSWER: c REFERENCES: 229 LEARNING OBJECTIVES: SESE.ANDE.17.10.01 - Define race as a social construction.

TOPICS: Conceptual OTHER: PICKUP 8. Sociologists refer to the process by which something or someone is perceived as having racial characteristics as

_____. a. racialization b. racial formation c. ethnogeneration d. ethnicity identification ANSWER: a REFERENCES: 229 LEARNING OBJECTIVES: SESE.ANDE.17.10.01 - Define race as a social construction.

TOPICS: Factual OTHER: PICKUP 9. John has a mixed-race background. Which of the following is true of John with regard to his racial category? a. He fits well into categories of race. b. He is able to define his own social category of race. c. He is someone who determines how he is categorized. d. He defies biological categories typically used to define race.

ANSWER: d REFERENCES: 230 LEARNING OBJECTIVES: SESE.ANDE.17.10.01 - Define race as a social construction.

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10. What is the current practice of the U.S. Census for reporting one's race? a. A person may select a single race as their identity. b. A person may select what they consider their primary, and also their secondary, racial identity. c. A person may select as many racial categories as they feel applies to them. d. A person may select a single ethnicity.

ANSWER: c REFERENCES: 230 LEARNING OBJECTIVES: SESE.ANDE.17.10.01 - Define race as a social construction.

TOPICS: Factual OTHER: MODIFIED 11. Which of the following statements about race is true? a. Official recognition of race by the government matters. b. Racial formation occurs in youth. c. Biological characteristics are the major determinants of race. d. Individuals may have a single race but multiple ethnicities.

ANSWER: a REFERENCES: 232 LEARNING OBJECTIVES: SESE.ANDE.17.10.01 - Define race as a social construction.

TOPICS: Factual OTHER: PICKUP 12. What is the most important factor for determining the racial categories within any society? a. The beliefs and interests of the most powerful group(s) in society b. The amount of difference in ancestry or "blood" that different groups have c. The degree to which members of different groups differ from each other biologically d. The language that each group speaks ANSWER: a REFERENCES: 232 LEARNING OBJECTIVES: SESE.ANDE.17.10.01 - Define race as a social construction.

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13. In the 1890 U.S. Census, which of the following was not a racial classification? a. Chinese b. Quadroon c. Black d. Hispanic ANSWER: d REFERENCES: 230 LEARNING OBJECTIVES: SESE.ANDE.17.10.01 - Define race as a social construction.

TOPICS: Conceptual OTHER: PICKUP 14. The historical process in any society by which a group comes to be defined as a race is called _____. a. racial formation b. immigration contact theory c. the principle of physical salience d. engendered racism ANSWER: a REFERENCES: 232 LEARNING OBJECTIVES: SESE.ANDE.17.10.01 - Define race as a social construction.

TOPICS: Factual OTHER: PICKUP 15. The process of racial formation is supported by: a. family members. b. the government. c. religious organizations. d. social institutions.

ANSWER: d REFERENCES: 232 LEARNING OBJECTIVES: SESE.ANDE.17.10.01 - Define race as a social construction.

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16. Which of these is an illustration of the concept of out-group homogeneity? a. Members of some minority groups are perceived as being very similar to the dominant group in society. b. Members of a set of minority groups, such as Laotians, Chinese, Japanese, and Indonesians, are

perceived as being similar enough to share a general category (Asian). c. Members of all groups considered minority groups in a society are perceived as having the same biological backgrounds. d. Members of some ethnic groups, such as Italian, German, and French, are considered similar enough to the dominant group so they are no longer considered minority groups.

ANSWER: b REFERENCES: 233 LEARNING OBJECTIVES: SESE.ANDE.17.10.01 - Define race as a social construction.

TOPICS: Conceptual OTHER: PICKUP 17. Which of the following does not apply to all minority groups? a. Possessing characteristics generally considered different from the dominant group b. Being smaller in number than the dominant group c. Sharing a sense of group identity d. Experiencing prejudice and discrimination in society ANSWER: b REFERENCES: 233 LEARNING OBJECTIVES: SESE.ANDE.17.10.01 - Define race as a social construction.

TOPICS: Conceptual OTHER: PICKUP 18. Which of the following is not a characteristic of a racial or ethnic minority group? a. They possess characteristics considered different from those of the dominant group. b. They suffer prejudice and discrimination within the society by the dominant group. c. Group members share a sense of solidarity and identity. d. Group members share common beliefs.

ANSWER: d REFERENCES: 233 LEARNING OBJECTIVES: SESE.ANDE.17.10.01 - Define race as a social construction.

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19. Which of these statements regarding the judgments people make about others is false? a. People make quick assessments and judgments about others in order to save time. b. The judgments people make enable them to process a great deal of information very quickly. c. Quickly categorizing the people one meets is a very common and widespread practice. d. Most of the time the quick judgments that people make are remarkably comprehensive and accurate.

ANSWER: d REFERENCES: 233 LEARNING OBJECTIVES: SESE.ANDE.17.10.02 - Define and give examples of stereotype interchangeability.

TOPICS: Factual OTHER: PICKUP 20. Stereotypes are: a. generally only applied to a dominant groups within any society. b. oversimplified statements of belief about members of a particular group. c. understood to apply only to a few members of any particular group. d. generalizations about minorities groups by the dominant group.

ANSWER: b REFERENCES: 233 LEARNING OBJECTIVES: SESE.ANDE.17.10.02 - Define and give examples of stereotype interchangeability.

TOPICS: Factual OTHER: MODIFIED 21. A teacher assumed Ryan is like all Lebanese people. He is experiencing _____. a. in-group homogeneity effect b. racial formation c. ethnicization d. out-group homogeneity effect ANSWER: d REFERENCES: 232 LEARNING OBJECTIVES: SESE.ANDE.17.10.01 - Define race as a social construction.

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22. The _____ principle states that people categorize others on the basis of what appears initially prominent and obvious about them. a. stereotypic b. salience c. prejudice d. perception ANSWER: b REFERENCES: 233–234 LEARNING OBJECTIVES: SESE.ANDE.17.10.02 - Define and give examples of stereotype interchangeability.

TOPICS: Factual OTHER: MODIFIED 23. Which of the following is not a salient characteristic specified by the text? a. Hair texture b. Tone of voice c. Skin color d. Nose shape ANSWER: b REFERENCES: 233–234 LEARNING OBJECTIVES: SESE.ANDE.17.10.02 - Define and give examples of stereotype interchangeability.

TOPICS: Factual OTHER: PICKUP 24. Which of the following statement is true about salient characteristics? a. Salient characteristics are not culturally specific. b. Salient characteristics change over time. c. Salient characteristics differ in various countries. d. Salient characteristics are constant over time.

ANSWER: c REFERENCES: 233–234 LEARNING OBJECTIVES: SESE.ANDE.17.10.02 - Define and give examples of stereotype interchangeability.

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25. When it comes to gender stereotypes a. men are generally stereotyped more negatively than women. b. the same stereotypes are most often applied to both men and women. c. stereotypes about women are more negative than those about men. d. men are not subject to stereotyping.

ANSWER: c REFERENCES: 234 LEARNING OBJECTIVES: SESE.ANDE.17.10.02 - Define and give examples of stereotype interchangeability.

TOPICS: Conceptual OTHER: PICKUP 26. The principle of _____ holds that stereotypes, especially negative ones, are often applied similarly from one group to another. a. cultural relativism b. stereotype interchangeability c. selective identity d. universal applicability ANSWER: b REFERENCES: 234 LEARNING OBJECTIVES: SESE.ANDE.17.10.02 - Define and give examples of stereotype interchangeability.

TOPICS: Factual OTHER: MODIFIED 27. Jokes that use humor to stereotype a group as stupid or inept are often repeated substituting different ethnic

groups. This is an example of the concept of ______. a. cultural relativism b. stereotype interchangeability c. selective identity d. universal applicability ANSWER: b REFERENCES: 234 LEARNING OBJECTIVES: SESE.ANDE.17.10.02 - Define and give examples of stereotype interchangeability.

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28. A traditional stereotype of African Americans is that they are inherently lazy. This stereotype has also been

applied to Hispanics, Polish, and Irish groups. This is an example of _____. a. cultural relativism b. stereotype interchangeability c. ethnic inferiority d. retrospective determinism ANSWER: b REFERENCES: 234 LEARNING OBJECTIVES: SESE.ANDE.17.10.02 - Define and give examples of stereotype interchangeability.

TOPICS: Applied OTHER: PICKUP 29. The stereotype of people being “snooty, aloof, condescending, and phony,” are most likely attributed to which social class?

a. Middle-class b. Lower-class c. Upper-class d. Upper-middle class ANSWER: c REFERENCES: 233 LEARNING OBJECTIVES: SESE.ANDE.17.10.03 - Understand the difference between prejudice and racism.

TOPICS: Factual OTHER: NEW 30. Prejudice is: a. always positive. b. usually negative. c. neither positive nor negative. d. equally positive and negative.

ANSWER: b REFERENCES: 235 LEARNING OBJECTIVES: SESE.ANDE.17.10.03 - Understand the difference between prejudice and racism.

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31. _____ is the evaluation of a social group based on misconceptions about the group. a. Racism b. Prejudice c. Discrimination d. Bias ANSWER: b REFERENCES: 235 LEARNING OBJECTIVES: SESE.ANDE.17.10.03 - Understand the difference between prejudice and racism.

TOPICS: Factual OTHER: PICKUP 32. A prejudiced person is likely to have: a. positive attitudes toward members of both in-group and out-group. b. positive attitudes toward members of an in-group and negative attitudes toward members of an out- group. c. negative attitudes toward members of an in-group and positive attitudes toward members of an out- group. d. negative attitudes toward members of an in-group and out- group.

ANSWER: b REFERENCES: 235 LEARNING OBJECTIVES: SESE.ANDE.17.10.03 - Understand the difference between prejudice and racism.

TOPICS: Factual OTHER: MODIFIED 33. How do strongly prejudiced people end up that way? a. Some people seem to naturally have negative feelings about others who are not like them. b. Children are rarely prejudiced until they enter school and are influenced into prejudice by their peers. c. Socialization leading to prejudiced attitudes occurs in the family, as well as through the media and peers. d. Deviant individuals are more likely to be prejudiced than conforming individuals.

ANSWER: c REFERENCES: 235 LEARNING OBJECTIVES: SESE.ANDE.17.10.03 - Understand the difference between prejudice and racism.

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34. Research on socialization leading to prejudiced attitudes indicates that a. children tend to be free of prejudice until around the ages of 9 or 10 years old. b. there is a close correlation between the racial and ethnic attitudes of parents and those of their children. c. children and young adults who believe they can think for themselves are able to avoid taking on their

parents racial or other prejudices. d. most people today are unaffected by parental prejudices since the media has become so important.

ANSWER: b REFERENCES: 235 LEARNING OBJECTIVES: SESE.ANDE.17.10.03 - Understand the difference between prejudice and racism.

TOPICS: Factual OTHER: MODIFIED 35. While prejudice is an attitude, discrimination is _____. a. internal b. overt behavior c. hidden d. a belief ANSWER: b REFERENCES: 235 LEARNING OBJECTIVES: SESE.ANDE.17.10.03 - Understand the difference between prejudice and racism.

TOPICS: Factual OTHER: MODIFIED 36. Research on discrimination in housing has found that a. discrimination in housing is less important than other forms of discrimination. b. when two people of different races apply for the same housing both are equally likely to be accepted or turned down. c. members of minority groups are frequently turned down for housing in situations in which a White person

is not. d. reverse discrimination, or discrimination toward a White person is equally as common as discrimination against minority group members.

ANSWER: c REFERENCES: 236 LEARNING OBJECTIVES: SESE.ANDE.17.10.03 - Understand the difference between prejudice and racism.

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37. Which of these statements about economic inequality is true? a. The gap between the income of Whites and the income of Blacks and Hispanics has remained much same over time . b. The median income of Blacks and Hispanics has remained very flat since the 1950s. c. Although still unequal, per capita income for Whites, Blacks, and Hispanics has been growing at the same

rate since 1967. d. There is little data on the relative incomes of Whites and members of minority groups.

ANSWER: a REFERENCES: 236 LEARNING OBJECTIVES: SESE.ANDE.17.10.03 - Understand the difference between prejudice and racism.

TOPICS: Factual OTHER: MODIFIED 38. Measurements of economic inequality indicate that a. the income gap between Blacks and Whites has closed in recent years. b. net worth among all groups is now relatively equal. c. the poverty rate is higher for Blacks and Hispanics than it is for Whites and Asians. d. poverty among members of racial minority groups has been increasing since the 1960s.

ANSWER: c REFERENCES: 236 LEARNING OBJECTIVES: SESE.ANDE.17.10.03 - Understand the difference between prejudice and racism.

TOPICS: Factual OTHER: PICKUP 39. Re-drawing the boundaries of school districts and election districts in order to maintain racial segregation is

called ______. a. gerrymandering b. redlining c. outsourcing d. outlining ANSWER: a REFERENCES: 236 LEARNING OBJECTIVES: SESE.ANDE.17.10.03 - Understand the difference between prejudice and racism.

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40. As a result of gerrymandering, _____ remains a problem in the U.S. a. economic inequality b. residential segregation c. racism d. the digital racial divide ANSWER: b REFERENCES: 236 LEARNING OBJECTIVES: SESE.ANDE.17.10.03 - Understand the difference between prejudice and racism.

TOPICS: Factual OTHER: PICKUP 41. Sociologists find that racism a. is the perception and treatment of members of a racial group as inferior. b. is limited to individual behavior. c. involves actions, not attitudes. d. has practically disappeared in the U.S. since Barack Obama was elected as the president.

ANSWER: a REFERENCES: 237 LEARNING OBJECTIVES: SESE.ANDE.17.10.03 - Understand the difference between prejudice and racism.

TOPICS: Factual OTHER: PICKUP 42. According to the text, there are different forms of racism. Overt, obvious racism, such as physical violence or the

use of racial slurs is termed ______. a. aversive racism b. old-fashioned racism c. covert racism d. neo-racism ANSWER: b REFERENCES: 237 LEARNING OBJECTIVES: SESE.ANDE.17.10.03 - Understand the difference between prejudice and racism.

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43. Consistently avoiding contact with people of different races than one's own would be considered an example of _____. a. old-fashioned racism b. aversive racism c. neo-racism d. traditional racism ANSWER: b REFERENCES: 237 LEARNING OBJECTIVES: SESE.ANDE.17.10.03 - Understand the difference between prejudice and racism.

TOPICS: Factual OTHER: PICKUP 44. Which of the following is not an element of laissez-faire racism? a. Subtle and persistent negative stereotyping b. A tendency to blame blacks for the gap in economic standing c. Resistance to policy efforts to alleviate racially oppressive practices d. An inability to understand non-racist viewpoints ANSWER: d REFERENCES: 238 LEARNING OBJECTIVES: SESE.ANDE.17.10.03 - Understand the difference between prejudice and racism.

TOPICS: Factual OTHER: PICKUP 45. Holding the belief that one does not notice racial differences, and that discussing race only perpetuates racism,

would be considered ______. a. old-fashioned racism b. traditional racism c. color-blind racism d. institutional racism ANSWER: c REFERENCES: 238 LEARNING OBJECTIVES: SESE.ANDE.17.10.03 - Understand the difference between prejudice and racism.

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46. Blaming Blacks for economic inequality and resistance to policies that might alleviate racial oppression is

considered ______. a. traditional racism b. aversive racism c. color-blind racism d. symbolic or laissez-faire racism ANSWER: d REFERENCES: 238 LEARNING OBJECTIVES: SESE.ANDE.17.10.03 - Understand the difference between prejudice and racism.

TOPICS: Applied OTHER: PICKUP 47. If an administrator engages in institutional racism he or she is able to apply which of the following? a. Party b. Class c. Power d. Prestige ANSWER: c REFERENCES: 238 LEARNING OBJECTIVES: SESE.ANDE.17.10.03 - Understand the difference between prejudice and racism.

TOPICS: Conceptual OTHER: PICKUP 48. Which of the following is the best example of institutional racism? a. Airport security procedures that specify people who appear to be Middle Eastern should be scrutinized

more closely than others b. A waiter refusing to serve a Black man who sits in his section c. Dr. Jones, a professor, claiming she doesn't even notice the color of her students' skin d. A landlord who will never rent to anyone who has dark skin ANSWER: a REFERENCES: 238 LEARNING OBJECTIVES: SESE.ANDE.17.10.03 - Understand the difference between prejudice and racism.

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49. Racial profiling is an example of _____. a. color-blind racism b. institutional racism c. aversive racism d. Jim Crow racism ANSWER: b REFERENCES: 2328 LEARNING OBJECTIVES: SESE.ANDE.17.10.03 - Understand the difference between prejudice and racism.

TOPICS: Applied OTHER: MODIFIED 50. _____ is the psychological theory that argues that members of the dominant group vent their frustrations and

aggressions toward minority groups instead of the real source of their frustration. a. Contact theory b. Scapegoat theory c. Pluralist frustration theory d. Functionalist theory ANSWER: b REFERENCES: 239 LEARNING OBJECTIVES: SESE.ANDE.17.10.04 - Define and distinguish the different forms of racism.

TOPICS: Applied OTHER: PICKUP 51. According to a fairly old psychological theory of prejudice and racism, the tendency to rigidly categorize other

people, to rigidly conform, and be intolerant of ambiguity is part of a(n) _____. a. authoritarian personality b. repressed personality c. subordinate personality d. stereotypic personality ANSWER: a REFERENCES: 239 LEARNING OBJECTIVES: SESE.ANDE.17.10.04 - Define and distinguish the different forms of racism.

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52. The assimilation perspective argues that in order to be full members of society members of minority groups must

adopt as many aspects of the dominant culture as possible. This perspective pertains to which type of sociological theory? a. Conflict theory b. Functionalist theory c. Symbolic interaction theory d. Authoritarian personality theory ANSWER: b REFERENCES: 239 LEARNING OBJECTIVES: SESE.ANDE.17.10.04 - Define and distinguish the different forms of racism.

TOPICS: Conceptual OTHER: PICKUP 53. Contact theory argues that under certain conditions interactions between Whites and members of minority groups

will reduce prejudice within both groups. This theory is a type of _____ theory. a. functionalist b. conflict c. symbolic interaction d. social exchange ANSWER: c REFERENCES: 239 LEARNING OBJECTIVES: SESE.ANDE.17.10.04 - Define and distinguish the different forms of racism.

TOPICS: Factual OTHER: PICKUP 54. The process by which a minority becomes socially, economically, and culturally absorbed within the dominant

society is called _____. a. cultural relativism b. assimilation c. amalgamation d. cultural affiliation ANSWER: b REFERENCES: 239 LEARNING OBJECTIVES: SESE.ANDE.17.10.04 - Define and distinguish the different forms of racism.

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55. Contact theory argues that interaction between Whites and minorities will reduce prejudice on part of both groups if all of the following conditions are met, except: a. the parties interact on equal ground. b. the contact is sustained. c. social norms favoring equality are agreed upon by the participants. d. all parties agree to work to reduce the prejudice.

ANSWER: d REFERENCES: 240 LEARNING OBJECTIVES: SESE.ANDE.17.10.04 - Define and distinguish the different forms of racism.

TOPICS: Conceptual OTHER: PICKUP 56. Which theory argues that race and ethnicity are socially constructed categories? a. Functionalist theory b. Social conflict theory c. Symbolic interaction theory d. Social exchange theory ANSWER: c REFERENCES: 239 LEARNING OBJECTIVES: SESE.ANDE.17.10.04 - Define and distinguish the different forms of racism.

TOPICS: Factual OTHER: PICKUP 57. ​ In the debate as to whether class or race is more important as the source of inequality, sociologist William Julius Wilson argues that: a. the disadvantaged status of minority groups is more a matter of race than class. b. ignoring skin color and cultural differences is the only way to solve the country's problems of racism. c. changes in the economic structure are more important than race in shaping the life chances of different

groups. d. the social construction of race is a myth.

ANSWER: c REFERENCES: 240 LEARNING OBJECTIVES: SESE.ANDE.17.10.04 - Define and distinguish the different forms of racism.

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58. The view that race intersects with class to shape one's experience in the social structure is a perspective related to _____. a. functionalism b. conflict theory c. symbolic interaction theory d. social exchange theory ANSWER: b REFERENCES: 240 LEARNING OBJECTIVES: SESE.ANDE.17.10.04 - Define and distinguish the different forms of racism.

TOPICS: Conceptual OTHER: PICKUP 59. The situation for women in society should be studied separately within each social class because differences

between men and women are not the same in every racial or class group. This is an argument of the ______ perspective. a. intersection b. functionalist c. symbolic interactionist d. social exchange ANSWER: a REFERENCES: 240 LEARNING OBJECTIVES: SESE.ANDE.17.10.04 - Define and distinguish the different forms of racism.

TOPICS: Conceptual OTHER: PICKUP 60. The perspective that argues that minority groups' life chances result from the opportunities formed by the interactions of class, race, and gender is called _____. a. functionalist perspective b. the intersection perspective c. social interaction perspective d. social exchange perspective ANSWER: b REFERENCES: 240 LEARNING OBJECTIVES: SESE.ANDE.17.10.04 - Define and distinguish the different forms of racism.

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61. According to _____, social change is a slow and gradual process. a. functionalism b. conflict theory c. symbolic interaction theory d. social exchange theory ANSWER: a REFERENCES: 239 LEARNING OBJECTIVES: SESE.ANDE.17.10.04 - Define and distinguish the different forms of racism.

TOPICS: Conceptual OTHER: PICKUP 62. _____ believe that social change results from organized social movements and other forms of resistance to

oppression. a. Functionalists b. Conflict theorists c. Symbolic interactionists d. Social exchange theorists ANSWER: b REFERENCES: 240 LEARNING OBJECTIVES: SESE.ANDE.17.10.05 - Show how sociological theory broadens our understanding of prejudice and discrimination.

TOPICS: Conceptual OTHER: PICKUP 63. Understanding race and ethnicity as social constructions is a significant contribution of _____. a. functionalism b. conflict theory c. symbolic interaction theory d. social exchange theory ANSWER: c REFERENCES: 240 LEARNING OBJECTIVES: SESE.ANDE.17.10.04 - Define and distinguish the different forms of racism.

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64. At the time of their "discovery," Native Americans had: a. a common language. b. heterogeneous cultures. c. suffered devastating diseases. d. shared values.

ANSWER: b REFERENCES: 241 LEARNING OBJECTIVES: SESE.ANDE.17.10.05 - Show how sociological theory broadens our understanding of prejudice and discrimination.

TOPICS: Conceptual OTHER: PICKUP 65. Which of these statements regarding the position of Native Americans in this country is false? a. Native American populations were devastated by European diseases from which they had no immunity b. Only about one-fourth of Native Americans live on or near reservations today. c. Historical accounts have underrepresented the vast cultural and social heterogeneity of tribes prior to

European conquest. d. Today Native Americans have the highest poverty rate of any group in the U.S. ANSWER: b REFERENCES: 241 LEARNING OBJECTIVES: SESE.ANDE.17.10.05 - Show how sociological theory broadens our understanding of prejudice and discrimination.

TOPICS: Factual OTHER: PICKUP 66. Central to the operation of slavery was the belief that: a. people can change castes. b. human beings could be property. c. domination of slavery did not involve the relationship between men and women. d. individuals are less efficient than a whole society.

ANSWER: b REFERENCES: 242 LEARNING OBJECTIVES: SESE.ANDE.17.10.05 - Show how sociological theory broadens our understanding of prejudice and discrimination.

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67. Which of these statements regarding the slavery system and the position of African Americans in the U.S. is

true? a. Enslaved Africans passively accepted their positions as slaves. b. The Emancipation Proclamation marked the end of the economic exploitation of enslaved Blacks in southern agriculture. c. The northern migration of Blacks from the South to the North in the U.S. only served to worsen conditions due to the creation of urban ghettos. d. Remnants of the slavery caste system remain in the U.S. today.

ANSWER: d REFERENCES: 242 LEARNING OBJECTIVES: SESE.ANDE.17.10.05 - Show how sociological theory broadens our understanding of prejudice and discrimination.

TOPICS: Factual OTHER: MODIFIED 68. A problem with the terms "Latino" and "Latina" is that they a. only refer to Mexican Americans and are not inclusive. b. refer only to Latin Americans in the U.S. for several generations. c. do not reflect the diversity of groups who are included in the category. d. are not used by sociologists.

ANSWER: c REFERENCES: 243 LEARNING OBJECTIVES: SESE.ANDE.17.10.05 - Show how sociological theory broadens our understanding of prejudice and discrimination.

TOPICS: Conceptual OTHER: PICKUP 69. Which of these statements is true about the status of Puerto Rico relative to the U.S.? a. Puerto Rico is a state in the United States of America. b. Puerto Rico is a colony of the U.S. c. Puerto Rico is a commonwealth with its own constitution. d. Puerto Rico has no formal relationship with the U.S. ANSWER: c REFERENCES: 244 LEARNING OBJECTIVES: SESE.ANDE.17.10.05 - Show how sociological theory broadens our understanding of prejudice and discrimination.

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70. Which of the following is not considered a Latino group? a. Puerto Ricans b. Cubans c. Mexicans d. Hawaiians ANSWER: d REFERENCES: 244–245 LEARNING OBJECTIVES: SESE.ANDE.17.10.05 - Show how sociological theory broadens our understanding of prejudice and discrimination.

TOPICS: Factual OTHER: PICKUP 71. The original entry of Mexican Americans into the U.S. was the result of a. military conquest. b. treaty terms negotiated at the end of the Spanish American War. c. flight from a repressive political regime. d. illegal migrations across the border into California and Texas.

ANSWER: a REFERENCES: 243 LEARNING OBJECTIVES: SESE.ANDE.17.10.05 - Show how sociological theory broadens our understanding of prejudice and discrimination.

TOPICS: Factual OTHER: PICKUP 72. _____ created a class system within the Chicano community. a. Capitalism b. A few wealthy ranchers c. Slavery d. A social structure of exclusion ANSWER: b REFERENCES: 243 LEARNING OBJECTIVES: SESE.ANDE.17.10.05 - Show how sociological theory broadens our understanding of prejudice and discrimination.

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73. The Jones Act of 1917 a. banned further immigration from Puerto Rico. b. extended U.S. citizenship to Puerto Ricans. c. closed the border with Mexico. d. permitted Cubans to enter following the Cuban Revolution.

ANSWER: b REFERENCES: 244 LEARNING OBJECTIVES: SESE.ANDE.17.10.05 - Show how sociological theory broadens our understanding of prejudice and discrimination.

TOPICS: Factual OTHER: PICKUP 74. Operation Bootstrap was launched after WWII to attract U.S. corporations to Puerto Rico. What was the

overall outcome of Operation Bootstrap? a. Rapid overall growth in the Puerto Rican economy b. Reduced unemployment in Puerto Rico c. Significantly higher wages for workers d. Decreased wages for both Puerto Ricans and U.S. workers ANSWER: a REFERENCES: 244 LEARNING OBJECTIVES: SESE.ANDE.17.10.05 - Show how sociological theory broadens our understanding of prejudice and discrimination.

TOPICS: Factual OTHER: PICKUP 75. When unemployment became very severe in Puerto Rico during the early to mid-1970s, the U.S. government responded by a. encouraging Puerto Ricans to migrate to the U.S. to find work. b. attempting to reduce the Puerto Rican population to the extent of promoting sterilization of women. c. providing more opportunities for millions of Puerto Ricans to obtain a college degree. d. banning further immigration from Puerto Rico.

ANSWER: b REFERENCES: 244 LEARNING OBJECTIVES: SESE.ANDE.17.10.05 - Show how sociological theory broadens our understanding of prejudice and discrimination.

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76. The 125,000 Cubans who entered the U.S. in 1980 during the "Mariel boat lift," were largely _____. a. professionals b. skilled workers c. persons considered "undesirable" d. middle class and college educated ANSWER: c REFERENCES: 245 LEARNING OBJECTIVES: SESE.ANDE.17.10.05 - Show how sociological theory broadens our understanding of prejudice and discrimination.

TOPICS: Factual OTHER: PICKUP 77. Chinese immigrants began migrating to the U.S. in the mid-19th century because: a. they desired the "American Dream." b. the Chinese government pushed them out. c. they were seeking religious freedom. d. the U.S. needed workers.

ANSWER: d REFERENCES: 245 LEARNING OBJECTIVES: SESE.ANDE.17.10.05 - Show how sociological theory broadens our understanding of prejudice and discrimination.

TOPICS: Factual OTHER: PICKUP 78. The most recent Asian Americans to migrate to the U.S. have come from _____. a. China b. Japan c. the Philippines d. Laos and Cambodia ANSWER: d REFERENCES: 245 LEARNING OBJECTIVES: SESE.ANDE.17.10.05 - Show how sociological theory broadens our understanding of prejudice and discrimination.

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79. The 1913 Alien Land Law of California limited ownership and prohibited land from being inherited. This law was

aimed at preventing ______ from establishing themselves in the U.S. a. Mexican b. Japanese c. Chinese d. Irish ANSWER: b REFERENCES: 245 LEARNING OBJECTIVES: SESE.ANDE.17.10.05 - Show how sociological theory broadens our understanding of prejudice and discrimination.

TOPICS: Factual OTHER: PICKUP 80. The largest concentration of Koreans in the U.S. today is located in a. San Francisco. b. Los Angeles. c. Washington, D.C. d. New York.

ANSWER: b REFERENCES: 246 LEARNING OBJECTIVES: SESE.ANDE.17.10.05 - Show how sociological theory broadens our understanding of prejudice and discrimination.

TOPICS: Factual OTHER: PICKUP 81. Which of these countries was made a commonwealth of the U.S.? a. Mexico b. Philippines c. Korea d. Vietnam ANSWER: b REFERENCES: 246 LEARNING OBJECTIVES: SESE.ANDE.17.10.05 - Show how sociological theory broadens our understanding of prejudice and discrimination.

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82. Like other immigrant groups, Middle Eastern immigrants _____. a. spoke primarily English upon their arrival b. formed ethnic enclaves c. have very high poverty rates d. were of higher classes than most Americans ANSWER: b REFERENCES: 247 LEARNING OBJECTIVES: SESE.ANDE.17.10.05 - Show how sociological theory broadens our understanding of prejudice and discrimination.

TOPICS: Factual OTHER: Pickup 83. The group collectively referred to as White Anglo-Saxon Protestants (WASPs) who settled in the "New World" did not include the _____. a. English b. Irish c. Scotch d. Welsh ANSWER: b REFERENCES: 247 LEARNING OBJECTIVES: SESE.ANDE.17.10.05 - Show how sociological theory broadens our understanding of prejudice and discrimination.

TOPICS: Factual OTHER: PICKUP 84. More than _____ of the world's Jewish population lives in the United States. a. 15 percent b. 25 percent c. 40 percent d. 50 percent ANSWER: c REFERENCES: 248 LEARNING OBJECTIVES: SESE.ANDE.17.10.05 - Show how sociological theory broadens our understanding of prejudice and discrimination.

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85. Which of these countries has the largest population of Jews? a. The U.S. b. Israel c. Poland d. Russia ANSWER: a REFERENCES: 248 LEARNING OBJECTIVES: SESE.ANDE.17.10.05 - Show how sociological theory broadens our understanding of prejudice and discrimination.

TOPICS: Factual OTHER: PICKUP 86. Anti-Semitism is the term for: a. hatred of people of other races. b. fear and hatred of foreigners. c. hatred of Jewish people. d. hatred of Arab people.

ANSWER: c REFERENCES: 248 LEARNING OBJECTIVES: SESE.ANDE.17.10.05 - Show how sociological theory broadens our understanding of prejudice and discrimination.

TOPICS: Factual OTHER: PICKUP 87. The National Origins Quota Act of 1924 limited the number of immigrants a. to the percentage equal to the numbers already in the U.S. b. from Mexico and Central America. c. who were Jewish. d. who could enter the U.S. on temporary working visas.

ANSWER: a REFERENCES: 248 LEARNING OBJECTIVES: SESE.ANDE.17.10.05 - Show how sociological theory broadens our understanding of prejudice and discrimination.

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88. In order to limit the number of immigrants, the U.S. government did all of the following, except: a. create ethnic quotas that limited the number of immigrants from places other than western and northern

Europe. b. subject potential immigrants to literacy tests. c. apply IQ tests in English to immigrants who were not English-speaking. d. literally closed doors to keep immigrants out of the U.S. ANSWER: d REFERENCES: 248 LEARNING OBJECTIVES: SESE.ANDE.17.10.05 - Show how sociological theory broadens our understanding of prejudice and discrimination.

TOPICS: Factual OTHER: MODIFIED 89. Persons with the _____ perspective believe that to overcome adversity and oppression, the minority person

needs to imitate the dominant White culture as much as possible. a. assimilation b. acculturalist c. cultural pluralism d. blending ANSWER: a REFERENCES: 248 LEARNING OBJECTIVES: SESE.ANDE.17.10.06 - Discuss at least one common thread present in the histories of Blacks, Mexican Americans, and Japanese Americans in the United States.

TOPICS: Conceptual OTHER: PICKUP 90. A problem with the assimilation model of analysis of group relationships is that it a. takes no account of the time that it takes certain groups to assimilate. b. places too much emphasis on the different histories of Black and White immigrants to this country. c. places too much emphasis on the salience of skin color as a factor affecting the assimilation process. d. focuses too much attention on the social class of the immigrants.

ANSWER: a REFERENCES: 248 LEARNING OBJECTIVES: SESE.ANDE.17.10.06 - Discuss at least one common thread present in the histories of Blacks, Mexican Americans, and Japanese Americans in the United States.

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91. Which of these is not a criticism of the assimilation model? a. It does not consider the amount of time that it may take some groups to assimilate. b. It fails to recognize that the histories of Blacks and Whites in this country have been very different and

have long-lasting effect. c. It ignores the fact that immigrants entering the U.S. at different times have faced very different economic conditions and demands for labor. d. It does not account for language barriers between groups.

ANSWER: d REFERENCES: 248 LEARNING OBJECTIVES: SESE.ANDE.17.10.06 - Discuss at least one common thread present in the histories of Blacks, Mexican Americans, and Japanese Americans in the United States.

TOPICS: Factual OTHER: PICKUP 92. A Latino family lives in a neighborhood with only other Latino families. This is referred to as _________ . a. Cultural amalgamation b. Hypersegregation c. Cultural accommodation d. Cultural co-optation ANSWER: b REFERENCES: 249 LEARNING OBJECTIVES: SESE.ANDE.17.10.06 - Discuss at least one common thread present in the histories of Blacks, Mexican Americans, and Japanese Americans in the United States.

TOPICS: Applied OTHER: PICKUP 93. When an Amish family maintains its traditions in America it is an example of ___________ . a. assimilation b. cultural pluralism c. integration d. amalgamation ANSWER: b REFERENCES: 239 LEARNING OBJECTIVES: SESE.ANDE.17.10.04 - Define and distinguish the different forms of racism.

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94. Which of these statements about segregation in the U.S. is true? a. De jure segregation still exists. b. De facto segregation still exists. c. There is very little segregation in the U.S. today. d. Segregation is more vital today than in the past.

ANSWER: b REFERENCES: 249 LEARNING OBJECTIVES: SESE.ANDE.17.10.06 - Discuss at least one common thread present in the histories of Blacks, Mexican Americans, and Japanese Americans in the United States.

TOPICS: Factual OTHER: PICKUP 95. William Julius Wilson believes the cause of the emergence of an urban underclass is a. the "culture of poverty." b. prejudice and racism. c. economic and social structural deficits in society. d. too much immigration from some areas.

ANSWER: c REFERENCES: 250 LEARNING OBJECTIVES: SESE.ANDE.17.10.06 - Discuss at least one common thread present in the histories of Blacks, Mexican Americans, and Japanese Americans in the United States.

TOPICS: Factual OTHER: PICKUP 96. William Julius Wilson rejects the _____ explanation in favor of a social/economic explanation of racial

differences. a. Moynihan b. culture of poverty c. cultural deficiencies d. inner city ANSWER: b REFERENCES: 250 LEARNING OBJECTIVES: SESE.ANDE.17.10.06 - Discuss at least one common thread present in the histories of Blacks, Mexican Americans, and Japanese Americans in the United States.

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97. The major force behind the most progressive social change in race relations in the U.S. was a. an upturn is the economy during the 1960s and 1970s. b. the Civil Rights Movement. c. the end of the "Cold War." d. the "Bakke decision" ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court.

ANSWER: b REFERENCES: 250 LEARNING OBJECTIVES: SESE.ANDE.17.10.06 - Discuss at least one common thread present in the histories of Blacks, Mexican Americans, and Japanese Americans in the United States.

TOPICS: Conceptual OTHER: PICKUP 98. The Civil Rights Movement a. was influenced by the philosophy of Mahatma Mohandas Gandhi. b. was the first movement working for the rights of African Americans in the U.S. c. was originally motivated by the establishment of Affirmative Action legislation. d. was large but ineffective.

ANSWER: a REFERENCES: 250 LEARNING OBJECTIVES: SESE.ANDE.17.10.06 - Discuss at least one common thread present in the histories of Blacks, Mexican Americans, and Japanese Americans in the United States.

TOPICS: Factual OTHER: PICKUP 99. The landmark Supreme Court case that established that "separate but equal" was unconstitutional was _____. a. Plessy v. Ferguson b. Roe v. Wade c. Brown v. Board of Education d. none of these ANSWER: c REFERENCES: 250 LEARNING OBJECTIVES: SESE.ANDE.17.10.06 - Discuss at least one common thread present in the histories of Blacks, Mexican Americans, and Japanese Americans in the United States.

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100. The Black Power movement of the late 1960s a. rejected assimilation. b. recognized the institutional power that Whites had over Blacks. c. advocated separatism, under the leadership of Malcolm X. d. all of the above ANSWER: d REFERENCES: 252 LEARNING OBJECTIVES: SESE.ANDE.17.10.06 - Discuss at least one common thread present in the histories of Blacks, Mexican Americans, and Japanese Americans in the United States.

TOPICS: Conceptual OTHER: PICKUP 101. The generally held primary objection to affirmative action is a. that it has not been effective. b. the use of quotas. c. it doesn't go far enough to equalize education. d. the fact that it doesn't apply to the private sector.

ANSWER: b REFERENCES: 252 LEARNING OBJECTIVES: SESE.ANDE.17.10.06 - Discuss at least one common thread present in the histories of Blacks, Mexican Americans, and Japanese Americans in the United States.

TOPICS: Conceptual OTHER: PICKUP 102. _________ is an example of a race-specific policy for reducing job and educational inequality. a. Racial preference b. Racial injustice c. Affirmative action d. Reverse discrimination ANSWER: c REFERENCES: 252–253 LEARNING OBJECTIVES: SESE.ANDE.17.10.06 - Discuss at least one common thread present in the histories of Blacks, Mexican Americans, and Japanese Americans in the United States.

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103. Ethnic identity emerges and changes depending upon the social circumstances. a. True b. False ANSWER: True REFERENCES: 228 LEARNING OBJECTIVES: SESE.ANDE.17.10.01 - Define race as a social construction.

OTHER: PICKUP 104. People considered as the same race may have different ethnic identities. a. True b. False ANSWER: True REFERENCES: 228 LEARNING OBJECTIVES: SESE.ANDE.17.10.01 - Define race as a social construction.

OTHER: PICKUP 105. The creation of racial categories is a biological process. a. True b. False ANSWER: False REFERENCES: 229 LEARNING OBJECTIVES: SESE.ANDE.17.10.01 - Define race as a social construction.

OTHER: PICKUP 106. The U.S. Census allows individuals to identify their own race. a. True b. False ANSWER: True REFERENCES: 230 LEARNING OBJECTIVES: SESE.ANDE.17.10.01 - Define race as a social construction.

OTHER: PICKUP 107. Different groups use different criteria to define racial groups. a. True b. False ANSWER: True REFERENCES: 231 LEARNING OBJECTIVES: SESE.ANDE.17.10.01 - Define race as a social construction.

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108. Racial formation is a process undertaken by the most powerful groups in any particular society. a. True b. False ANSWER: True REFERENCES: 232 LEARNING OBJECTIVES: SESE.ANDE.17.10.01 - Define race as a social construction.

OTHER: PICKUP 109. Ethnic and racial groups are always considered minority groups. a. True b. False ANSWER: False REFERENCES: 233 LEARNING OBJECTIVES: SESE.ANDE.17.10.01 - Define race as a social construction.

OTHER: PICKUP 110. In the Middle East, race is a salient characteristic that takes priority over religion. a. True b. False ANSWER: False REFERENCES: 233 LEARNING OBJECTIVES: SESE.ANDE.17.10.02 - Define and give examples of stereotype interchangeability.

OTHER: PICKUP 111. The salient characteristics used for perceiving race are culturally determined. a. True b. False ANSWER: True REFERENCES: 234 LEARNING OBJECTIVES: SESE.ANDE.17.10.02 - Define and give examples of stereotype interchangeability.

OTHER: PICKUP 112. Stereotypes about women tend to be more negative than stereotypes about men. a. True b. False ANSWER: True REFERENCES: 234 LEARNING OBJECTIVES: SESE.ANDE.17.10.02 - Define and give examples of stereotype interchangeability.

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113. After World War II, the media played a role in laissez-faire racism. a. True b. False ANSWER: True REFERENCES: 238 LEARNING OBJECTIVES: SESE.ANDE.17.10.03 - Understand the difference between prejudice and racism.

OTHER: PICKUP 114. The income gap between Black and Hispanic families and Whites has remained much same over time . a. True b. False ANSWER: True REFERENCES: 236 LEARNING OBJECTIVES: SESE.ANDE.17.10.03 - Understand the difference between prejudice and racism.

OTHER: MODIFIED 115. ​ From a sociological perspective, someone who says that they do not notice other people's race may still be considered racist. a. True b. False ANSWER: True REFERENCES: 237 LEARNING OBJECTIVES: SESE.ANDE.17.10.03 - Understand the difference between prejudice and racism.

OTHER: PICKUP 116. Members of the dominant group must be intentionally prejudiced and discriminating in order to have power over

members of a minority group. a. True b. False ANSWER: False REFERENCES: 238 LEARNING OBJECTIVES: SESE.ANDE.17.10.03 - Understand the difference between prejudice and racism.

OTHER: PICKUP 117. The primary cause of racial inequality in the U.S. is prejudice. a. True b. False ANSWER: False REFERENCES: 239 LEARNING OBJECTIVES: SESE.ANDE.17.10.03 - Understand the difference between prejudice and racism.

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118. According to conflict theory, frequent interaction between Whites and minorities will reduce prejudice within

both groups. a. True b. False ANSWER: False REFERENCES: 240 LEARNING OBJECTIVES: SESE.ANDE.17.10.04 - Define and distinguish the different forms of racism.

OTHER: PICKUP 119. Conflict theory addresses how race and ethnicity are socially constructed. a. True b. False ANSWER: False REFERENCES: 239 LEARNING OBJECTIVES: SESE.ANDE.17.10.04 - Define and distinguish the different forms of racism.

OTHER: PICKUP 120. The assimilation perspective is still prominent in U.S. sociological thought. a. True b. False ANSWER: True REFERENCES: 248 LEARNING OBJECTIVES: SESE.ANDE.17.10.06 - Discuss at least one common thread present in the histories of Blacks, Mexican Americans, and Japanese Americans in the United States.

OTHER: PICKUP 121. Native Americans have a low poverty rate in the United States, due to their economic recovery over the last 30

years. a. True b. False ANSWER: False REFERENCES: 241 LEARNING OBJECTIVES: SESE.ANDE.17.10.05 - Show how sociological theory broadens our understanding of prejudice and discrimination.

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122. The Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882 was an openly racist act that had been preceded by extensive violence

toward the Chinese. a. True b. False ANSWER: True REFERENCES: 245 LEARNING OBJECTIVES: SESE.ANDE.17.10.05 - Show how sociological theory broadens our understanding of prejudice and discrimination.

OTHER: PICKUP 123. More than 40 percent of the world's Jewish population lives in the United States today. a. True b. False ANSWER: True REFERENCES: 248 LEARNING OBJECTIVES: SESE.ANDE.17.10.05 - Show how sociological theory broadens our understanding of prejudice and discrimination.

OTHER: PICKUP 124. WASPs have been a dominant group in American society since Colonial times. a. True b. False ANSWER: True REFERENCES: 247 LEARNING OBJECTIVES: SESE.ANDE.17.10.04 - Define and distinguish the different forms of racism.

OTHER: PICKUP 125. The purpose of the National Origins Quota Act was to make national immigration policy more equitable across

all groups. a. True b. False ANSWER: False REFERENCES: 248 LEARNING OBJECTIVES: SESE.ANDE.17.10.05 - Show how sociological theory broadens our understanding of prejudice and discrimination.

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126. The Supreme Court decision that ruled "separate but equal" unconstitutional was Brown v. Board of Education in

1954. a. True b. False ANSWER: True REFERENCES: 250 LEARNING OBJECTIVES: SESE.ANDE.17.10.06 - Discuss at least one common thread present in the histories of Blacks, Mexican Americans, and Japanese Americans in the United States.

OTHER: PICKUP 127. The practice of affirmative action had, at least until now, been upheld as constitutional in the law. a. True b. False ANSWER: True REFERENCES: 250 LEARNING OBJECTIVES: SESE.ANDE.17.10.06 - Discuss at least one common thread present in the histories of Blacks, Mexican Americans, and Japanese Americans in the United States.

OTHER: NEW 128. Describe how one's ethnic identity may change depending upon the circumstances.

ANSWER: NOT GIVEN REFERENCES: 228 LEARNING OBJECTIVES: SESE.ANDE.17.10.01 - Define race as a social construction.

OTHER: PICKUP 129. Define racialization and provide an example.

ANSWER: NOT GIVEN REFERENCES: 230 LEARNING OBJECTIVES: SESE.ANDE.17.10.01 - Define race as a social construction.

OTHER: PICKUP 130. Explain the concept of out-group homogeneity and give an example.

ANSWER: NOT GIVEN REFERENCES: 232 LEARNING OBJECTIVES: SESE.ANDE.17.10.01 - Define race as a social construction.

OTHER: PICKUP 131. What is the principle of stereotype interchangeability? Give an example.

ANSWER: NOT GIVEN REFERENCES: 234 LEARNING OBJECTIVES: SESE.ANDE.17.10.02 - Define and give examples of stereotype interchangeability.

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132. How do sociologists distinguish between prejudice and discrimination?

ANSWER: NOT GIVEN REFERENCES: 235–237 LEARNING OBJECTIVES: SESE.ANDE.17.10.03 - Understand the difference between prejudice and racism.

OTHER: PICKUP 133. Explain what is meant by the intersection perspective on prejudice and racism. How is it a variety of conflict

theory?

ANSWER: NOT GIVEN REFERENCES: 240 LEARNING OBJECTIVES: SESE.ANDE.17.10.04 - Define and distinguish the different forms of racism.

OTHER: PICKUP 134. Compare and contrast de jure segregation and de facto segregation.

ANSWER: NOT GIVEN REFERENCES: 249 LEARNING OBJECTIVES: SESE.ANDE.17.10.06 - Discuss at least one common thread present in the histories of Blacks, Mexican Americans, and Japanese Americans in the United States.

OTHER: PICKUP 135. How does institutional racism differ from other forms of racism?

ANSWER: NOT GIVEN REFERENCES: 238 LEARNING OBJECTIVES: SESE.ANDE.17.10.03 - Understand the difference between prejudice and racism.

OTHER: PICKUP 136. Explain how the terms Latino/Latina, Native American, and Asian, obscure group differences by using examples

from their history in the United States.

ANSWER: NOT GIVEN REFERENCES: 241–245 LEARNING OBJECTIVES: SESE.ANDE.17.10.05 - Show how sociological theory broadens our understanding of prejudice and discrimination.

OTHER: PICKUP 137. Describe the civil rights strategy.

ANSWER: NOT GIVEN REFERENCES: 250 LEARNING OBJECTIVES: SESE.ANDE.17.10.06 - Discuss at least one common thread present in the histories of Blacks, Mexican Americans, and Japanese Americans in the United States.

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138. Explain the characteristics of a racial or ethnic minority group.

ANSWER: NOT GIVEN REFERENCES: 228-229 LEARNING OBJECTIVES: SESE.ANDE.17.10.01 - Define race as a social construction.

OTHER: PICKUP 139. How do people become prejudiced? Explain prejudice and socialization from a sociological perspective; include

specific information and examples wherever you can.

ANSWER: NOT GIVEN REFERENCES: 235 LEARNING OBJECTIVES: SESE.ANDE.17.10.03 - Understand the difference between prejudice and racism.

OTHER: PICKUP 140. Explain the difference between the different forms of racism. How do old-fashioned racism, laissez-faire racism,

and color-blind racism differ from each other?

ANSWER: NOT GIVEN REFERENCES: 237–238 LEARNING OBJECTIVES: SESE.ANDE.17.10.03 - Understand the difference between prejudice and racism.

OTHER: PICKUP 141. Compare and contrast the psychological theories of prejudice with the sociological theories of prejudice.

ANSWER: NOT GIVEN REFERENCES: 239–240 LEARNING OBJECTIVES: SESE.ANDE.17.10.04 - Define and distinguish the different forms of racism.

OTHER: PICKUP 142. Explain the differences between functionalist and conflict theories of prejudice and racism. Name and describe a

specific type of theory within each perspective.

ANSWER: NOT GIVEN REFERENCES: 238–239 LEARNING OBJECTIVES: SESE.ANDE.17.10.03 - Understand the difference between prejudice and racism.

OTHER: PICKUP 143. Explain the difference between assimilation and cultural pluralism.

ANSWER: NOT GIVEN REFERENCES: 239 LEARNING OBJECTIVES: SESE.ANDE.17.10.04 - Define and distinguish the different forms of racism.

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144. Discuss the distinctive history of the Vietnamese in the U.S. Where are Vietnamese likely found? Why? ANSWER: NOT GIVEN REFERENCES: 246 LEARNING OBJECTIVES: SESE.ANDE.17.10.05 - Show how sociological theory broadens our understanding of prejudice and discrimination.

OTHER: MODIFIED 145. Explain how the concept of ethnic enclaves relates to the experience of Middle Easterners in the U.S. ANSWER: NOT GIVEN REFERENCES: 247–248 LEARNING OBJECTIVES: SESE.ANDE.17.10.05 - Show how sociological theory broadens our understanding of prejudice and discrimination.

OTHER: PICKUP 146. Discuss the how the White Ethnic experience in the U.S. differed from that of the dominant white population.

ANSWER: NOT GIVEN REFERENCES: 247 LEARNING OBJECTIVES: SESE.ANDE.17.10.05 - Show how sociological theory broadens our understanding of prejudice and discrimination.

OTHER: PICKUP 147. Explain how racial discrimination operates in in the housing industry.

ANSWER: NOT GIVEN REFERENCES: 236 LEARNING OBJECTIVES: SESE.ANDE.17.10.03 - Understand the difference between prejudice and racism.

OTHER: PICKUP 148. Hispanics have the least Internet access of all racial groups. a. True b. False ANSWER: False REFERENCES: 236 LEARNING OBJECTIVES: SESE.ANDE.17.10.03 - Understand the difference between prejudice and racism.

OTHER: PICKUP 149. The scapegoat theory of prejudice suggests that prejudice originates when groups direct their frustrations about their own social and economic difficulties at members of minority groups. a. True b. False ANSWER: True REFERENCES: 239 LEARNING OBJECTIVES: SESE.ANDE.17.10.04 - Define and distinguish the different forms of racism.

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150. Compare the distinctions between gender, cultural, class, and racial stereotypes.

ANSWER: NOT GIVEN REFERENCES: 233 LEARNING OBJECTIVES: SESE.ANDE.17.10.02 - Define and give examples of stereotype interchangeability.

OTHER: PICKUP 151. Discuss the consequences of the digital racial divide.

ANSWER: NOT GIVEN REFERENCES: 236 LEARNING OBJECTIVES: SESE.ANDE.17.10.03 - Understand the difference between prejudice and racism.

OTHER: PICKUP 152. The Civil Rights movement has little influence on the rights of women, disabled people, the aged, and other groups. a. True b. False ANSWER: False REFERENCES: 250 LEARNING OBJECTIVES: SESE.ANDE.17.10.06 - Discuss at least one common thread present in the histories of Blacks, Mexican Americans, and Japanese Americans in the United States.

OTHER: PICKUP 153. Negative prejudice toward another group is often accompanied by positive prejudice in favor of one's own

group. a. True b. False ANSWER: True REFERENCES: 235 LEARNING OBJECTIVES: SESE.ANDE.17.10.03 - Understand the difference between prejudice and racism.

OTHER: PICKUP 154. Traditional racism is declining in society. a. True b. False ANSWER: True REFERENCES: 237 LEARNING OBJECTIVES: SESE.ANDE.17.10.03 - Understand the difference between prejudice and racism.

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