Question 1

In which of Poston's (1990) stages of biracial identity does a person tend not to identify with one racial group over the other?&#10;A) enmeshment/denial&#10;B) personal identity&#10;C) moratorium&#10;D) appreciation

Accepted Answer

appreciation

Question 2

According to the U.S. Bureau of the Census in 2007, _______ counties in the U.S. has a population that is more than 50% minority.&#10;A) one in 3&#10;B) one in 10&#10;C) one in 30&#10;D) one in 50

Accepted Answer

In 2007, the U.S. Bureau of the Census reported that one in 10 counties in the U.S. had a population that was more than 50% minority.

Question 3

An emphasis on cultural and sociocultural influences is characteristic of:&#10;A) cultural psychology&#10;B) cross-cultural psychology&#10;C) multicultural psychology&#10;D) an etic approach

Accepted Answer

multicultural psychology

Question 4

A person who has internalized negative stereotypes about African Americans has a(n) _______ identity.&#10;A) internalization&#10;B) oppressed minority&#10;C) pre-encounter miseducation&#10;D) immersion

Accepted Answer

The term "pre-encounter miseducation" refers to a stage in identity development where an individual has internalized negative stereotypes about their own group before encountering a more positive or affirming understanding of their identity. This term is often used in the context of racial identity development models.

Question 5

The optimal mode of functioning, according to LaFromboise, Coleman, and Gerton's (1993) models of acculturation, is:&#10;A) multicultural&#10;B) fusion&#10;C) alternation&#10;D) acculturation

Accepted Answer

LaFromboise, Coleman, and Gerton (1993) proposed the alternation model of acculturation, which suggests that individuals can achieve optimal functioning by alternating between cultural contexts, effectively navigating and integrating aspects of both their original and new cultures without the need for assimilation into one dominant culture. This model emphasizes the ability to switch cultural frameworks as needed.

Question 6

The percentage of psychology articles published on people of color is&#10;A) less than 5%&#10;B) about 10%&#10;C) about 30%&#10;D) about 45%

Accepted Answer

The percentage of psychology articles published on people of color is less than 5%. This reflects a significant underrepresentation in psychological research, which has been a point of critique and concern within the field, highlighting the need for more inclusive and diverse research practices.

Question 7

A 2006 survey by Maton and colleagues indicated that ____ % of psychology faculty in graduate programs are not ethnic minorities.&#10;A) 33%&#10;B) 55%&#10;C) 66%&#10;D) 88%

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is 88%, indicating that a significant majority of psychology faculty in graduate programs, as of the survey by Maton and colleagues in 2006, were not from ethnic minority backgrounds.

Question 8

A person who is involved in an ethnic student organization and is considered a &#34;militant&#34; would likely be in the ________ stage of identity.&#10;A) contact&#10;B) immersion-emersion&#10;C) internalization&#10;D) disintegration

Accepted Answer

The immersion-emersion stage of identity development involves a person immersing themselves in their cultural or ethnic identity, often with a strong focus on exploring and advocating for issues related to that identity. Being described as "militant" suggests a deep engagement and active involvement, characteristics of the immersion-emersion stage.

Question 9

Which of the following is NOT true about race?&#10;A) it involves a group of people with origins in a single geographic area&#10;B) there is more genetic variation within than between racial groups&#10;C) its meaning is socially constructed&#10;D) there are genetic markers that distinguish racial groups

Accepted Answer

There are no specific genetic markers that can definitively distinguish one racial group from another, as race is a social construct rather than a strictly biological one.

Question 10

A humanist identity in Sellers' Multidimensional Model of Racial Identity is similar to which of the following stages in Cross' model of racial identity?&#10;A) autonomy&#10;B) immersion-emersion&#10;C) pre-encounter&#10;D) encounter

Accepted Answer

The answer of A humanist identity in Sellers' Multidimensional Model...

Deck 1: What Is Multicultural Psychology