Question 1

After Mei immigrated to the U.S.from Taiwan,she no longer felt Taiwanese,yet she also did not feel American.This illustrates:

Accepted Answer

Marginality refers to the feeling of not really belonging to either one's original culture or the dominant culture of the host country. Mei's experience of not feeling Taiwanese or American is an example of marginality. Assimilation refers to the process of fully adopting the culture of the host country and giving up one's own culture. Integration involves maintaining one's original culture while also adopting some aspects of the host culture. Separation refers to isolating oneself from both cultures and not participating in either. Mei's experience does not fit these last three options.

Question 2

Of the following four alternatives,which has been found to be least satisfying for ethnic minority individuals?

Accepted Answer

Marginality refers to individuals who do not fully identify with either their ethnic minority group or the majority culture, resulting in feelings of isolation and disconnection. Marginality has been found to be the least satisfying option for ethnic minority individuals as it can lead to feelings of rejection and lack of belonging in both communities. Assimilation, integration, and separation are all alternatives that allow for varying degrees of connection to one's ethnic identity and the majority culture, which can provide a greater sense of belonging and satisfaction.

Question 3

Miguel's family immigrated to the U.S.from Mexico,yet his grandmother refuses to learn English or any of the customs of American society.Instead,she focuses totally on her Mexican values and traditions.This best illustrates:

Accepted Answer

The grandmother's refusal to learn English or adopt American customs demonstrates a desire for separation, as she is choosing to maintain a distinct Mexican identity. Assimilation would involve abandoning one's original culture and fully adopting the values and customs of the dominant culture, while integration would involve adapting to both the original and new cultures. Marginality refers to a state of being excluded or isolated from both cultures.

Question 4

Bruce searches out information that will give him insight into who is.He is also willing to make changes in his behavior and modify his plans based on that information.Berzonsky would say Bruce's style of identity searching is:

Accepted Answer

Bruce's style of identity searching is informational as he actively seeks out information to gain insight into himself and is willing to modify his behavior and plans based on that information. Avoidant style involves avoiding or denying the search for personal identity, normative style involves conforming to societal expectations, and social style involves seeking validation and approval from others.

Question 5

Which of the following was NOT proposed by Phinney and Devich-Navarro as a form of integrated ethnic identity?

Accepted Answer

Phinney and Devich-Navarro proposed three forms of integrated ethnic identity: Fusion, Blended biculturalism, and Alternating biculturalism. Marginality was not proposed by them as a form of integrated ethnic identity.

Question 6

According to Berzonsky's theory,which style of identity searching are diffused adolescents most likely to use?

Accepted Answer

Diffused adolescents are characterized by lacking a clear sense of identity and avoiding identity exploration. Therefore, they are most likely to use an avoidant style of identity searching.

Question 7

According to Berzonsky's theory,which style of identity searching is most used by adolescents in moratorium?

Accepted Answer

According to Berzonsky's theory, the informational style of identity searching is most commonly used by adolescents in moratorium. This involves active exploration and seeking out new experiences and information to help form an identity. The other options (avoidant, normative, social) do not align with the characteristics of the moratorium stage.

Question 8

When a person truly blends his or her ethnic minority culture with the ethnic majority culture and makes a new,coherent type of ethnic identity,this is called:

Accepted Answer

Fusion refers to the process of creating a new, integrated cultural identity by combining elements from both one's ethnic minority culture and the dominant culture. Blended biculturalism and alternating biculturalism imply a separation or switching between cultures, while marginality refers to feeling excluded from both cultures.

Question 9

Rosalita is Cuban American and tells her friends that she belongs to two cultures."I'm bicultural," she proudly states.This illustrates:

Accepted Answer

Integration refers to the process of maintaining one's cultural identity while also actively engaging with and participating in the dominant culture. Rosalita's statement suggests that she identifies with both her Cuban and American heritage and does not feel the need to choose one over the other.

Question 10

Blended biculturalism refers to:

Accepted Answer

Blended biculturalism refers to the ability to act in ways that are consistent with both one's ethnic culture and the mainstream culture. It is the ability to navigate successfully between these two cultures without experiencing confusion or conflict.

Question 11

Which of the following is NOT one of the four stages in Tse's model of ethnic identity development?

Accepted Answer

Tse's model of ethnic identity development includes the stages of Unaware, Exploration, Achieved Ethnic Identity, and Integration. Fusion is not a recognized stage in this model.

Question 12

More recently,Phinney and Devich-Navarro revised the concept of integration into two types.They are:

Accepted Answer

Phinney and Devich-Navarro introduced the concepts of blended biculturalism and alternating biculturalism as revisions to the concept of integration, reflecting more nuanced ways individuals can combine or alternate between cultural identities.

Question 13

Donna emigrated from Britain to the U.S.many years ago and finds many commonalities between the two cultures.So,she can relatively easily behave in ways common to both cultures.This illustrates which integrated ethnic identity?

Accepted Answer

Blended biculturalism refers to an integrated ethnic identity where an individual is able to navigate and switch between two cultures relatively easily. Donna's ability to behave in ways common to both British and American cultures suggests that she has blended biculturalism. The other options, fusion, marginality, and alternating biculturalism, do not fit the scenario described.

Question 14

Of the four ways ethnic group members can participate in a culturally diverse society,which generally results in the highest self-esteem?

Accepted Answer

Integration, which involves maintaining one's cultural identity while also actively seeking to interact with members of other cultures, typically results in the highest self-esteem. This is because individuals are able to feel a sense of belonging to both their own cultural group and the larger society, while also experiencing the benefits of exposure to other cultures and perspectives. Assimilation may lead to lower self-esteem as individuals may feel pressure to conform to the dominant culture and may experience rejection from both their own cultural group and the larger society. Marginality and separation may also result in lower self-esteem as individuals may feel disconnected and excluded from both their own cultural group and the larger society.

Question 15

Paul is Native American,was raised on a reservation,and then left the reservation for college.He is proud of his Native American roots and participates in many of its traditions.He also identifies with mainstream American values.This illustrates:

Accepted Answer

Integration refers to the process of incorporating and embracing both one's cultural heritage and the dominant culture. Paul's participation in Native American traditions and identification with mainstream American values reflects integration rather than assimilation, marginality, or separation.

Question 16

Takeishi is Japanese American and finds himself switching back and forth between Japanese culture and American culture,depending on the situation.This illustrates which integrated ethnic identity?

Accepted Answer

Takeishi's experience of switching back and forth between Japanese culture and American culture depending on the situation is an example of alternating biculturalism, where individuals feel a strong connection to both cultures and switch between them as needed.

Question 17

The adjustment of ethnic minority groups to the culture of the dominant group is termed:

Accepted Answer

Acculturation refers to the process of adapting to the culture of the dominant group while still maintaining aspects of one's own cultural identity. Assimilation implies complete adaptation and abandonment of one's own culture. Blended biculturalism refers to the creation of a new cultural identity that blends aspects of both the minority and dominant cultures. Marginality refers to being excluded from both one's own culture and the dominant culture.

Question 18

Martina emigrated from the Czech Republic to the U.S.and decided to rid herself completely of everything having to do with her former culture.Instead,she identifies fully with American culture.This illustrates:

Accepted Answer

Assimilation refers to the process of adopting the culture and values of the dominant society and leaving behind one's own cultural identity. Martina's decision to completely rid herself of everything related to her former culture and identify fully with American culture is an example of assimilation.

Question 19

Which of the following components of identity is usually one of the last to be established?

Accepted Answer

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Question 20

Which of the following components of identity is usually established earliest?

Accepted Answer

Sexual identity typically develops during early childhood, sometimes as early as age 2 or 3. This is when children begin to understand the differences between males and females and start identifying with one gender or the other. In contrast, moral, ideological, and vocational identities tend to develop later in life as individuals are exposed to different experiences and influence.

Quiz 6: Self-Concept, Identity, Ethnicity, and Gender