Question 1

Women who join social groups exclusive to women are highlighting their _____ identity.

Accepted Answer

Joining social groups exclusive to women emphasizes their gender identity, as these groups are defined by gender.

Question 2

In the United States, a 40-year-old man who lives with his parents and spends most of his time playing video games and chasing women is generally not seen as enacting his _____ identity.

Accepted Answer

This behavior is generally not seen as aligning with societal expectations for a 40-year-old's age identity, which typically includes more mature responsibilities and behaviors.

Question 3

Typically, _____ identity includes knowledge of a group's traditions, customs, values, and a feeling of belonging to that group.

Accepted Answer

Ethnic identity includes knowledge of a group's traditions, customs, values, and a feeling of belonging to that group, as it relates to a group's cultural heritage and background.

Question 4

U.S. Americans who identify not only with being U.S. citizens but also as being members of ethnic groups are often called _____.

Accepted Answer

Hyphenated Americans refers to U.S. citizens who identify not only with being from the United States but also as being part of an ethnic group, often using terms like Italian-American, African-American, etc., to signify their dual heritage.

Question 5

A person who wears a crucifix around his or her neck is probably communicating his or her _____ identity.

Accepted Answer

A crucifix is a symbol of Christianity, indicating the person's religious identity.

Question 6

Trailer trash or white trash are terms used to mark _____ differences in U.S. society.

Accepted Answer

These terms are used to denote class differences, often pejoratively referring to poor, white individuals perceived to have low social status.

Question 7

Anu was born in the United States. Her parents were born in India. When Anu interacts with the children of other Indian immigrants, she is most likely enacting her _____ identity.

Accepted Answer

Anu is most likely enacting her ethnic identity when interacting with the children of other Indian immigrants, as this identity is related to her cultural background and heritage, which in this context is Indian. Ethnic identity refers to a person's sense of belonging to a particular ethnic group, which is often based on shared cultural traditions, language, history, and sometimes religion.

Question 8

Belle is from South Carolina. She is proud that she speaks with an accent and has no real desire to visit or live in the West. Belle affirms her _____ identity.

Accepted Answer

Belle's pride in her accent and preference for her region over others indicates a strong sense of regional identity. This is because her feelings and identity are tied to a specific geographic area within a country, rather than to a nation, ethnicity, or social class.

Question 9

The stage of minority identity development characterized by the lack of exploration of ethnicity is known as _____.

Accepted Answer

The stage of unexamined identity is characterized by a lack of exploration of one's ethnicity, often seen as the initial stage of minority identity development.

Question 10

Manuel accepts the values and attitudes of the majority culture. Although he is Mexican American, he is often embarrassed by other members of his group. He has a strong desire to assimilate into the mainstream. Manuel is probably in the _____ stage of minority identity development.

Accepted Answer

Manuel's behavior and attitudes align with the conformity stage of minority identity development, where an individual may prefer the dominant culture over their own and might feel embarrassed by their own cultural group, showing a strong desire to assimilate.

Question 11

Simone, an African American, is not interested or concerned with ethnicity. "Why would I need to learn about black history?" she asks. She says, "I'm just into my own thing."
Simone is probably in the _____ stage of minority identity development.

Accepted Answer

Simone's lack of interest or concern with her ethnicity and her disinterest in learning about black history suggest she is in the "unexamined identity" stage of minority identity development. This stage is characterized by a lack of exploration or questioning of one's cultural, racial, or ethnic background.

Question 12

In the _____ stage of minority identity development, individuals internalize the values and norms of the dominant group and may have negative attitudes toward themselves or toward their group in general.

Accepted Answer

In the conformity stage of minority identity development, individuals often internalize the values and norms of the dominant culture, sometimes leading to negative views of their own group or themselves. This stage is characterized by a desire to assimilate and be accepted by the dominant group, often at the expense of one's own cultural identity.

Question 13

In the _____ stage of minority identity development, individuals may reject the values and norms associated with the dominant group while embracing all the attitudes and values attributed to his or her own group.

Accepted Answer

In the resistance and separatism stage of minority identity development, individuals often reject the dominant culture's values and norms, instead fully embracing the attitudes and values of their own group. This stage is characterized by a strong preference for one's own group and a resistance to the dominant culture.

Question 14

Bertina, a Native American, believes that Navajo customs and traditions provide the most effective responses to everyday issues. She rejects Westernized medicine when she is sick and refuses to be cured by anyone but a traditional healer. Bertina is probably in the _____ stage of minority identity development.

Accepted Answer

Bertina is in the "resistance and separatism" stage, where individuals reject the dominant culture's values and norms, and instead, fully embrace and prefer their own cultural heritage, as seen in her exclusive reliance on traditional Navajo healing practices.

Question 15

A person with a strong sense of his or her own group identity and an appreciation of other cultural groups is probably in the _____ stage of minority identity development.

Accepted Answer

The integration stage of minority identity development is characterized by a strong sense of one's own cultural identity coupled with an appreciation for and understanding of other cultures. This stage reflects a mature and secure identity that acknowledges and values diversity.

Question 16

Vivian, an African American, is proud to be black. She admires, however, many Latin Americans' emphasis on family and applauds the successes of many Asian Americans. Vivian is probably in the _____ stage of minority identity development.

Accepted Answer

Vivian is likely in the integration stage of minority identity development because she maintains a positive view of her own racial identity while also appreciating and valuing aspects of other cultures. This stage is characterized by a secure sense of self in the context of one's racial identity, along with an openness to and respect for other racial and cultural groups.

Question 17

A person who is aware of some physical and cultural differences, but does not fear other racial or ethnic groups or feel a sense of superiority is probably in the _____ stage of majority identity development.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A person who is aware of some...

Question 18

A person who doesn't question the basic racial inequities in society and who may even believe that minority groups need help to assimilate is probably in the _____ stage of majority identity development.

Accepted Answer

The acceptance stage of majority identity development is characterized by a passive acceptance of the status quo, including societal inequities, without active questioning or resistance. Individuals in this stage may believe in helping minority groups assimilate without challenging the underlying systemic issues.

Question 19

Ted, a white American, doesn't think of himself as being white. He knows that minority groups are economically disadvantaged and supports educational efforts to expose minorities to European music, art, and literature. Ted is probably in the _____ stage of majority identity development.

Accepted Answer

Ted's lack of awareness of his own racial identity and his support for exposing minorities to European culture suggests he is in the acceptance stage, where individuals recognize the existence of racial inequalities but may not fully understand their own role or identity within that system.

Question 20

When a person moves from blaming minority members for their conditions to blaming the social system as a source of racial or ethnic problems, he or she is probably in the _____ stage of majority identity development.

Accepted Answer

In the resistance stage of majority identity development, individuals often shift from blaming minority members for their conditions to recognizing and critiquing the social system and societal structures as the root causes of racial and ethnic disparities. This stage involves a growing awareness of systemic inequality and a commitment to addressing these issues.

Quiz 5: Identity and Intercultural Communication