Question 1

Which region would be considered "superior" according to social Darwinistic ideology?

Accepted Answer

Social Darwinistic ideology believed in the concept of racial hierarchy, where the Nordic race was considered superior to other races. This was based on pseudo-scientific theories and biases. Therefore, according to this ideology, the Nordic region would be considered "superior."

Question 2

The tendency to rate all out-group members as lower than in-group members is called:

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Question 3

All of the following categories address the theories of the ways prejudice are caused except:

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Bound up in team sports could be considered a specific manifestation of prejudice or prejudice in action, but it is not a theory of the causes of prejudice itself. The other options (cultural transmission, group memberships, personality structure) all address ways in which prejudice can be learned, transmitted, or reinforced.

Question 4

The lines between physical racial boundaries are:

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Physical racial boundaries are not clear cut as race is a social construct with no biological basis. This means that traits commonly used to define race, such as skin color and facial features, are not exclusive to one race and can vary greatly within a population. Therefore, there is no clear cut way to define or measure racial boundaries in a biological sense.

Question 5

In Katz and Braly's 1933 study,college students saw Turks as being:

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Question 6

The Civil War brought an end to the strife between the natives and first stream immigrants because:

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During the Civil War, many immigrants proved their loyalty to the United States by fighting in the war, including the Irish and German immigrants who had faced discrimination and prejudice before the war. This helped to solidify their place in American society and put an end to the tensions between the natives and the first stream immigrants.

Question 7

Taking out your frustration on an easy safe target is called:

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Scapegoating is the act of blaming or taking out frustrations on an easy and safe target, often resulting in unjust treatment. It is a common societal issue and can have damaging consequences. The other options, violence, bull dogging, and social misalignment do not accurately describe this behavior.

Question 8

These immigrants were perceived as being threats of revolutionaries.

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Question 9

________ ________ is the feeling one group member has about how socially proximate another group's members should be able to interact with one's own.

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Social distance refers to the perceived proximity or closeness that one group member feels towards members of another group, and the level of interaction that is considered appropriate or desirable. It represents the degree of social separation or distance between different groups, and can be influenced by factors such as cultural norms, social status, and prejudice. Social stigma refers to the negative attitudes or beliefs that one group holds towards members of another group, and can lead to social rejection or discrimination. Social desirability refers to the tendency of individuals to present themselves in a favorable or socially acceptable way, and can affect their responses to surveys or interviews. Social stratification refers to the hierarchical arrangement of individuals or groups based on socioeconomic status, occupation, education, or other factors.

Question 10

Respondents scoring high on the F-Score scored high on:

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The F-Score, or the Fascism Scale, measures authoritarianism and a belief in strong, centralized control. Therefore, those scoring high on the F-Score are more likely to score high on fascism.

Question 11

Public statements by majority group members have become more ________ to minority groups over time in the United States.

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Studies have shown that over time, majority group members in the United States have become more sympathetic towards minority groups, resulting in a shift towards more inclusive language and attitudes.

Question 12

The Immigration Act of 1924 modified the Immigration Act of 1917 in all of the following ways except:

Accepted Answer

The Immigration Act of 1924 did not raise annual quotas for all countries. In fact, it drastically restricted immigration through a quota system based on national origin, with quotas favoring immigrants from Northern and Western Europe. This was in contrast to the Immigration Act of 1917, which had set quotas based on a percentage of the foreign-born population from each country as of 1910. Additionally, the Immigration Act of 1924 shifted the base year for determining quotas to 1890, which further favored immigrants from Northern and Western Europe, as there were fewer immigrants from those regions at that time. The National-Origins principle was not implemented until 1929, five years after the Immigration Act of 1924.

Question 13

This researcher relied on estimates of heritability to calculate the relative contributions of heredity and environment to an individual's mental ability.

Accepted Answer

The calculation of the relative contributions of heredity and environment to an individual's mental ability by relying on estimates of heritability is associated with Arthur Jensen. Herrnstein and Murray advanced similar arguments in their controversial book "The Bell Curve," while Thurstone is known for his work on intelligence testing and the theory of multiple intelligences.

Question 14

There is massive evidence that visible,phenotypic races are:

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There is overwhelming genetic evidence that visible, phenotypic races are highly intermixed. While there may be certain genetic differences that are more common in certain populations, there is more genetic variation within racial groups than between them. Additionally, historical events such as migration, conquest, and intermarriage have led to significant mixing of populations.

Question 15

Native workers and business owners considered Chinese laborers to be:

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Question 16

Mead's 1934 theory focuses on how infants initially view the world from their own ________ perspective.

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Mead's theory, known as the theory of the social self, suggests that infants initially view the world from their own perspective or as the "self." They then learn to take on the perspectives of others through socialization and interaction with caregivers and peers. This process is essential in the development of social behavior and relationships.

Question 17

America's nativist responses to immigrants included all of the following except:

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America's nativist movements historically targeted Catholics, immigrants (often criticizing their literacy levels), and sought to limit the political rights of naturalized citizens, but they did not specifically target Protestants, who were often part of the majority or dominant cultural group.

Question 18

Regardless of some of the struggles suffered by First and Second stream immigrants,________ have been more acceptable than non-whites in the United States.

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White immigrants have historically been more accepted and subjected to less discrimination in the United States, as they share similar physical characteristics with the dominant white majority.

Question 19

________ refers to an unfavorable attitude and perhaps an unfavorable action toward people who are members of a particular racial or ethnic group.

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Racism is the correct choice as it refers to negative attitudes and actions towards people based on their race or ethnicity. Ethnocentrism is a belief that one's own cultural or ethnic group is superior to others. Stereotypes are generalizations and oversimplifications of a particular group or individual. Sexism refers to negative attitudes and actions towards people based on their gender.

Question 20

All of the following are criticisms of The Bell Curve,except:

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The criticism that The Bell Curve is a political brief is not valid because the book is not a political document. It is a scientific study that examines the relationship between intelligence and social outcomes.

Quiz 5: Nativism and Racism