Question 1

Which of the following statements about gender bias in higher education is true?

Accepted Answer

Research has shown that men are often called on more frequently than women in college classrooms, which is a form of gender bias.

Question 2

Phinney's first stage of ethnic identity development that is characterized by a lack of exploration of one's own identity and acceptance of the beliefs of the dominant culture is known as __________.

Accepted Answer

Phinney's first stage of ethnic identity development is "unexamined ethnic identity," where individuals have not yet explored their own ethnic identity and often accept the beliefs and values of the dominant culture without question.

Question 3

Parents can best create an atmosphere that promotes successful entry into elementary school by __________.

Accepted Answer

Encouraging problem-solving skills helps children develop critical thinking and adaptability, which are essential for success in school.

Question 4

As people move from early adulthood into midlife,they typically begin to place a higher priority on __________.

Accepted Answer

As people transition into midlife, they often prioritize social relationships more, seeking deeper connections and support networks.

Question 5

The technological medium to which adolescents are exposed most often is __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The technological medium to which adolescents are...

Question 6

In general,early-enrolling children who are younger than their classmates __________.

Accepted Answer

Early-enrolling children generally progress at the same rate as their older peers, as age differences tend to even out over time in terms of academic and social development.

Question 7

People in middle adulthood typically report that,compared with earlier in life,the pace of their lives is __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of People in middle adulthood typically report that,compared...

Question 8

Long-term participation in child care at an early age is particularly helpful for __________.

Accepted Answer

Children from impoverished home environments benefit from long-term participation in child care as it can provide them with resources, stimulation, and support that may not be available at home, helping to bridge developmental gaps.

Question 9

Compared to time spent on productive and maintenance activities,suburban,white,middle-class adolescents typically spend about __________ percent of their time on leisure activities.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Compared to time spent on productive and...

Question 10

Compared to white suburban adolescents,poor,urban,African American adolescents spend more time on __________ activities.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Compared to white suburban adolescents,poor,urban,African American adolescents...

Question 11

Children whose entry into first grade has been delayed so they can be older than most of their classmates __________.

Accepted Answer

Delaying entry into first grade can sometimes lead to emotional and behavioral problems in adolescence, as these children may struggle with being out of sync with their peers developmentally.

Question 12

Research shows that adolescents who multitask,performing several tasks simultaneously,tend to __________.

Accepted Answer

Research indicates that multitasking, especially in adolescents, often leads to an increase in errors due to divided attention and cognitive overload.

Question 13

__________ is a set of beliefs and expectations about members of a group simply because they belong to that group.

Accepted Answer

A stereotype is a set of beliefs and expectations about members of a group simply because they belong to that group.

Question 14

The human brain handles multitasking by __________.

Accepted Answer

The human brain handles multitasking by rapidly switching back and forth between tasks, rather than processing them simultaneously.

Question 15

Which of the following is one of the major reasons why adults are participating in higher education in greater numbers?

Accepted Answer

Adults are increasingly participating in higher education to acquire new skills or update existing ones to remain competitive in the workforce, especially as they plan for future career changes or retirement.

Question 16

Moving back and forth between the majority and minority cultures according to the particular situation that one is in is called __________.

Accepted Answer

Code switching refers to the practice of alternating between two or more languages or varieties of language in conversation, often depending on the social context or conversational setting.

Question 17

Compared to their peers in traditional schooling,children who have been homeschooled generally __________.

Accepted Answer

Research indicates that homeschooled children generally have comparable college acceptance rates to their peers in traditional schooling.

Question 18

Which of the following is a characteristic of high-quality child care?

Accepted Answer

High-quality child care is characterized by a rich language environment with lots of interaction, which supports children's language development and learning.

Question 19

When two or more different groups of people come into sustained contact,they make changes and adjustments known as __________.

Accepted Answer

Acculturation refers to the process of cultural change and psychological change that results following meeting between cultures.

Question 20

Which of the following is one effect of poverty?

Accepted Answer

Poverty often leads to poor medical care due to lack of financial resources to afford healthcare services.

Quiz 14: Schooling, Culture, and Society: Living in a Multicultural World