Question 1

Personal space refers to the distance individuals like to maintain between&#10;A)themselves and other people.&#10;B)episodes of personal revelation during conversations.&#10;C)different categories of personal belongings.&#10;D)all of these.

Accepted Answer

Personal space refers to the distance individuals prefer to maintain between themselves and other people. It is a concept related to our sense of privacy and boundaries in social interactions. The other options do not accurately define personal space.

Question 2

An attitude of understanding and appreciation of cultural and language differences among the nation's people is called cultural&#10;A)pluralism.&#10;B)separatism.&#10;C)assimilationism.&#10;D)singularism.

Accepted Answer

Cultural pluralism recognizes and values the diverse backgrounds and traditions of different groups within a society. It promotes the idea that different cultures can coexist and contribute to the overall richness and diversity of a nation.

Question 3

List at least three aspects of culture that present potential sources of misunderstandings in intercultural communication.

Accepted Answer

Answer should include at least three of the following: verbal communication, nonverbal communication, time orientation, social values, instructional formats and learning processes.

Question 4

What is the goal of culturally responsive teaching?

Accepted Answer

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Question 5

In what way do the majority of American teachers' styles differ from those of most other cultures?

Accepted Answer

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Question 6

Multicultural education programs have been demonstrated to improve students'&#10;A)academic achievement.&#10;B)self images.&#10;C)racial attitudes.&#10;D)all of these.

Accepted Answer

Multicultural education programs have been shown to improve academic achievement, self-images and racial attitudes among students. Studies have found that incorporating multicultural perspectives and experiences into the curriculum can increase students' engagement in learning, improve critical thinking skills, and promote appreciation for diversity. Additionally, exposure to diverse cultures and perspectives can help students develop a positive self-image and decrease prejudice and discrimination towards others. Therefore, the best answer is D, all of these.

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT cited as a dominant American social value?&#10;A)competition.&#10;B)independence.&#10;C)a &#34;time is money&#34; attitude.&#10;D)community outreach.

Accepted Answer

Competition, independence, and a "time is money" attitude are often identified as dominant American social values. However, community outreach is not consistently cited as a dominant American social value in the same way as the others. It is still valued and encouraged in many contexts, but it is not necessarily considered a defining characteristic of the broader culture in the same way as the other options.

Question 8

Additive approaches to multicultural education are those that&#10;A)transform an existing curriculum to fully integrate multicultural content.&#10;B)aim to bring about social change by addressing cultural concerns as a key element of the curriculum.&#10;C)add multicultural content to the existing curriculum.&#10;D)do all of these.

Accepted Answer

Additive approaches to multicultural education involve incorporating multicultural content, perspectives, and materials into the existing curriculum without altering its structure or objectives. This approach adds diversity to the curriculum but does not fundamentally change it.

Question 9

In some non-Western cultures, eye contact is considered&#10;A)a sign of respect in a hierarchical relationship.&#10;B)a sign of disrespect in a hierarchical relationship&#10;C)evidence of truthfulness in the speaker's message.&#10;D)evidence of dishonesty in the speaker's message

Accepted Answer

In some non-Western cultures, maintaining direct eye contact, especially in a hierarchical relationship, can be perceived as disrespectful or confrontational, as it may imply a challenge to authority or an inappropriate level of familiarity.

Question 10

Ms.Ashmont was surprised to see Miranda upset after she had said to her, &#34;Good work on your presentation.What might explain Miranda's reaction?&#10;A)Different connotations for the word &#34;good.&#34;&#10;B)Different expectations for good work.&#10;C)Similar denotations for the word &#34;good.&#34;&#10;D)Similar connotations for good work.

Accepted Answer

The word "good" can have different connotations, meaning that while Ms. Ashmont intended it as a compliment, Miranda might have perceived it as underwhelming or lacking enthusiasm.

Deck 3: Teaching Culturally Diverse Learners