Question 1

The most populous subgroups among Asian Americans are the _____, who together make up more than half of all Asian Americans.

Accepted Answer

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the three most populous subgroups among Asian Americans are Chinese, Filipinos, and Asian Indians, and together they make up more than half of all Asian Americans.

Question 2

Emotional restraint and indirect communication as opposed to confrontation are often preferred among Asian Americans.

Accepted Answer

This is a common cultural value in many Asian cultures, including among Asian Americans, where showing emotional restraint and using indirect communication is often seen as more polite and respectful than confrontational behavior.

Question 3

_____ have the least education and the lowest median Socioeconomic Index Score among Asian American groups.

Accepted Answer

Cambodians, Hmong, and Laotians have the least education and the lowest median Socioeconomic Index Score among Asian American groups, according to various studies and data sources. Japanese, Chinese, and Filipinos tend to have higher levels of education and socioeconomic status compared to other Asian American subgroups. South Asians and Koreans also tend to have higher levels of education and socioeconomic status, although they may not be as well-represented in some studies or data sources.

Question 4

Reasons why an Asian American would want to place first in a contest would be to make others jealous and to make sure that others know how superior their performance was.

Accepted Answer

This statement is a stereotypical and negative assumption about Asian Americans. It is not fair to generalize the motivations of an entire group based on their ethnicity.

Question 5

_____ Asian and Pacific Islander families than non-Hispanic White families have annual incomes above $75,000 and _____ Asian and Pacific Islander families than non-Hispanic White families live in poverty with annual incomes below $25,000.

Accepted Answer

According to various studies, more Asian and Pacific Islander families than non-Hispanic White families have annual incomes above $75,000, indicating a higher median income level. However, more Asian and Pacific Islander families than non-Hispanic White families also live in poverty with annual incomes below $25,000, suggesting a higher poverty rate within the Asian and Pacific Islander community.

Question 6

A value that one would be less likely to find in an Asian culture would be that of _____.

Accepted Answer

Outspoken competition and getting ahead are values that are more commonly associated with Western cultures, while Asian cultures tend to prioritize harmony, humility, and respect for family, authority, and tradition.

Question 7

The academic and economic success of Asian Americans as a group is the main reason why Asian Americans are often labeled _____. In reality, high levels of academic and economic success do not occur uniformly across all Asian American subgroups.

Accepted Answer

The term "model minority" refers to the perception that Asian Americans are a successful and high-achieving group in terms of education and socioeconomic status. However, this label is problematic because it is often used to stereotype and erase the diversity and struggles within the Asian American community, as not all subgroups experience the same level of success. "Academically unsocialized" and "ajase complex" do not accurately describe the phenomenon of the model minority stereotype.

Question 8

Malays, Vietnamese, Cambodians, Laotians, Hmong, and Mien in addition to Hawaiians, Samoans, and Guamanians are among the many populations labeled as Asian and Pacific Islander Americans in the United States.

Accepted Answer

This statement is true. These populations are among those who are commonly categorized as Asian and Pacific Islander Americans in the United States.

Question 9

Under President Franklin D. Roosevelt in _____, hundreds of Japanese community leaders along Pacific Coast states and Hawaii were interned in Department of Justice camps.

Accepted Answer

The internment of Japanese community leaders occurred during World War II, which began for the United States in 1941 with the attack on Pearl Harbor. Therefore, the best choice is B.

Question 10

The immigration history of Chinese in California tells us that this ethnic group began to arrive in ______.

Accepted Answer

Chinese immigrants began to arrive in California during the Gold Rush of 1849.

Question 11

Many first-generation and more traditional Asian Americans may turn to indigenous cultural healers and remedies when distressed and would be least likely to consult which ONE of the following:

Accepted Answer

The least likely option for first-generation and more traditional Asian Americans to consult when distressed would be a physician at a hospital. This is because they may have cultural beliefs and practices that prioritize alternative forms of healing and may not trust Western medicine as much. They may turn to indigenous cultural healers and remedies, herbalists or shamans, Buddhist monks, acupuncturists, or Morita therapists instead.

Question 12

The history and cultural traditions of Pacific Islanders in the United States are in many ways more similar to those of ____ than to those of Asian Americans.

Accepted Answer

Pacific Islanders have a unique cultural history that differs from most other racial or ethnic groups in the United States. While they are often categorized as part of the larger Asian American racial category, Pacific Islanders have distinct cultural traditions that are more similar to those of Native Americans, in terms of their close relationship with the land, their history of colonization and displacement, and their emphasis on communal values and traditions. African Americans and European Americans have very different histories and cultural traditions from Pacific Islanders.

Question 13

Asian Americans are the second fastest-growing ethnic group in the United States; only the ____ population is growing more quickly.

Accepted Answer

According to US Census data, the Latino population is the fastest-growing ethnic group in the United States, followed by Asian Americans. African American and European American populations are not growing as quickly as these two groups. Therefore, the correct answer is A) Latino.

Question 14

The devastating level of war atrocities and refugee camp experiences of many Southeast Asian Americans, especially among the _____, has resulted in post-traumatic stress symptoms that often go unnoticed by individuals within these same communities because they are so common.

Accepted Answer

The Hmong and Cambodians were both heavily affected by the Vietnam War and the Khmer Rouge regime, respectively. Both groups experienced war atrocities and were forced to flee to refugee camps, resulting in high rates of post-traumatic stress symptoms. This trauma is often normalized within their communities, making it difficult for individuals to recognize and seek help for their symptoms.

Question 15

The stereotype of Asian American women as hardworking and uncomplaining may result in being exploited at work or denied promotions.

Accepted Answer

The stereotype of Asian American women as hardworking and uncomplaining may lead to being seen as obedient and passive, which can result in being exploited at work or denied promotions. This is due to the perception that Asian American women are "model minorities" who will not speak out or cause trouble in the workplace.

Quiz 8: Asian and Pacific Islander Americans in Counseling