Question 1

Saki, an Asian American youth, has parents who believe education is the route to success. In order to make sure Sally performs well in school, her parents may do all of the following EXCEPT ______.

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Question 2

Despite knowing that her parents only want the best from her, Saki feels immense pressure to achieve and maintain the family's positive image. From this, she suffers anxiety. Given her Asian American identity, which of the following scenarios is most likely?

Accepted Answer

Cultural norms and stigmas around mental health in some Asian communities may lead to reluctance in seeking mental health services, as it could be perceived as a sign of weakness or bring shame to the family.

Question 3

In a study across four ethnic groups (Chinese Americans, African Americans, Mexican Americans, and European Americans), ______ was valued most highly.

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Question 4

In the same study across four ethnic groups (Chinese Americans, African Americans, Mexican Americans, and European Americans), ______ was valued least highly.

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Achievement was valued least highly across the four ethnic groups in the study, as cultural values often prioritize community and interpersonal relationships over individual success.

Question 5

Which of the following is a pressure felt by many Asian American children?

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Question 6

Native Americans have faced considerable trauma throughout their history. Which of the following have they faced?

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Question 7

As part of the Lakota tribe, children are taught the history of trauma as a way to learn from the past and make responsible decisions in the present. This is referred to as a ______ belief.

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The "seven generations" belief is a principle that encourages people to consider the impact of their decisions on the next seven generations, teaching respect for history and responsibility for the future. This concept is often emphasized in Indigenous cultures, including the Lakota, to ensure that the lessons of the past, including traumas, inform present and future actions.

Question 8

American Indians in the Ute reservation in Colorado maintain close kinship networks and value ______.

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Consensus and cooperation are highly valued in the Ute reservation in Colorado because they help to maintain close kinship networks.

Question 9

Different studies have revealed trends in parent-child relationships among individual tribes. Which of the following tribes was found to have very low levels of interaction and stimulation in their premature infants?

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Question 10

In what year did the U.S. Supreme Court eliminate all "anti-miscegenation" laws, which prohibited multiracial marriage?

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The U.S. Supreme Court eliminated all "anti-miscegenation" laws, which prohibited interracial marriage, in 1967 through the landmark case Loving v. Virginia.

Question 11

As of 2013, interracial marriages comprised ______ of marriages in the United States.

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As of 2013, interracial marriages comprised 12% of marriages in the United States.

Question 12

Interracial marriages are most prominent among ______, and least prominent among ______.

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Question 13

In 2013, it was reported that Black ______ married out ______. Whereas the reverse was true for Asian Americans.

Accepted Answer

In 2013, it was reported that Black males married out more than Black females, contrasting with Asian Americans where the pattern was reversed, with Asian females marrying out at higher rates than Asian males.

Question 14

Sebastian was one of the many Americans polled in 2014 to assess society's acceptance of interracial marriages. He responded indifferently, saying it "didn't make much of a difference." Sebastian would fall into which of the following categories of people polled?

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In 2014, the majority of Americans had become accepting of interracial marriages, with indifference or neutrality likely reflecting a form of acceptance or at least tolerance, rather than opposition.

Question 15

Which of the following ethnic groups report they engage in the highest rate of drug use?

Accepted Answer

Multiracial individuals often report higher rates of drug use compared to those who identify with a single race. This can be attributed to various factors, including experiences of discrimination and cultural identity challenges.

Question 16

José was born in the United States. His father was born in Mexico and his mother was born in the United States. José's grandparents were all born in Mexico. José is a ______.

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José is considered a second-generation immigrant because he was born in the United States to at least one parent who was born in another country.

Question 17

Although many studies focus on differences, there are striking similarities among groups of immigrants. For example, in a study comparing New York City immigrants from 27 countries, the ______ was a common theme.

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The importance of religion or spirituality is a common theme among groups of immigrants.

Question 18

Amelia is in elementary school, and despite her parents being from Russia, she is fluent in English. She often times only speaks to her parents in English, and finds herself helping them communicate with waiters at restaurants or clerks in a store. As such, Amelia is acting as a ______.

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Amelia is acting as a language broker, a role often taken by children in immigrant families who translate and interpret the host country's language for their family members.

Question 19

Given Amelia's experience with parentification, which of the following is most likely to occur?

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Parentification, where a child takes on the role of a caregiver or assumes adult responsibilities within the family, often leads to emotional and psychological burdens. This can increase the risk of depressive symptoms due to the undue stress and responsibility placed on the child.

Question 20

Gloria, the child to two refugees fleeing a conflict-ridden country, is as acting out in class and generally in a poor mood the majority of the time. Which of the following may be attributable to Gloria's problematic behavior?

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Gloria's problematic behavior can be attributed to a combination of factors including parental post-traumatic stress disorder, financial stress, and social isolation. These factors are common challenges faced by families of refugees and can significantly impact a child's emotional and behavioral well-being.

Quiz 14: Cultural Diversity in US Parents