Question 1

As compared to students in the control group, students in the Quantum Opportunities Project were which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Students enrolled in the project were more likely to graduate from high school, more likely to enroll in college, less likely to require food stamps or welfare, and had fewer arrests.

Question 2

At the onset of the 21 st century, approximately what proportion of school-aged children are considered to be children of color (i.e., African American, Latino, Asian American, and Native American)?

Accepted Answer

About one-third of school-aged children are considered to be children of color.

Question 3

By the year 2025, it is estimated that approximately what proportion of school-aged children will be children of color (i.e., African American, Latino, Asian American, and Native American)?

Accepted Answer

By 2025, one-half of all children will be children of color.

Question 4

According to anthropologist John Ogbu, African American and Latino children are placed in a position of subordination and exploitation in the educational system for all of the following reasons except:

Accepted Answer

These children have inferior educational opportunities. They encounter negative stereotypes. Teachers and administrators have low expectations for them. And the children are perceived to have more behavioral problems-though the reality of this view is in question.

Question 5

Bilingualism positively effects children's cognitive development in which of the following ways?

Accepted Answer

Bilingualism has a positive effect on children's cognitive development in many ways, including: control of attention, concept formation, analytical reasoning, cognitive flexibility, cognitive complexity, consciousness of the structure of spoken and written language, grammar and comprehension, and reading ability.

Question 6

Which of the following statements about discrimination experienced by ethnic minority adolescents is True ?

Accepted Answer

Studies showed that approximately 70 percent of ethnic minority students had been accused of something or treated suspiciously. In all other cases, such as being treated rudely or being insulted, more than 50 percent of students also reported experiencing racial hassles.

Question 7

Students in which of the following ethnic groups is LEAST likely to be involved in family obligations, such as assisting parents in their occupations or helping to raise siblings?

Accepted Answer

Collectivist cultures, such as Mexican American and Asian American, highly value family obligation and duty. This may take the form of assisting parents in their occupations and contributing to the family's welfare. Asian American and Latino families place a greater emphasis on family duty and obligation than do non-Latino white families.

Question 8

What have researchers determined regarding the effectiveness of bilingual education programs?

Accepted Answer

Drawing general conclusions about the effectiveness of bilingual education is difficult because programs vary considerably in the number of years they are in effect, type of instruction, qualities of schooling other than bilingual education, teachers, school population, and other factors.

Question 9

Immigrants who begin learning to speak English at what age are most likely to have difficulty speaking English properly?

Accepted Answer

As children get older, their ability to speak a new language declines.

Question 10

Which of the following strategies would be most appropriate in helping an individualist teacher interact effectively with students from a collectivist culture?

Accepted Answer

Advice for an individualist teacher includes paying more attention to group memberships, emphasizing cooperation, cultivating long-term relationships, and avoiding public criticism.

Question 11

Which of the following strategies would be most appropriate in helping a collectivist teacher interact effectively with students from an individualist culture?

Accepted Answer

Advice for a collectivist teacher includes complimenting others and recognizing the importance of individuality.

Question 12

Of the following, which one is the best example of a cultural trait?

Accepted Answer

Culture refers to the behavior patterns, beliefs, and all other products of a particular group of people that are passed from generation to generation. Of these examples, a holiday celebration is most closely related to culture.

Question 13

Which of the following traits is the best example of a cultural example?

Accepted Answer

Culture refers to the behavior patterns, beliefs, and all other products of a particular group of people that are passed from generation to generation. Of these examples, a belief in Santa is most closely related to culture.

Question 14

Aspen and his family live and adopt the values of an individualistic culture. Thus, you would most likely expect Aspen to do which of the following?

Accepted Answer

According to Triandis (2001), individualistic cultures have higher rates of being self-interested as well as child abuse and mental disorders.

Question 15

Mr. Cuthel notices that one of his students, Michaela, favors preserving the truthfulness of group members as well as the interdependence of the group members. Michaela comes from a culture that believes in which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Collectivism consists of a set of values that support the group. Personal goals are subordinated to preserve group integrity and maintain harmonious relationships.

Question 16

Mr. Vaholden realizes that he has students in his class whose values are personal ones. They want independence, and personal distinction. These students come from a culture that believes in which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Individualism consists of a set of values that support the person. Personal goals are placed above those of the group.

Question 17

Ophelia is a student in Ms. Chorex's class. Ms. Chorex knows that Ophelia lives in a female-headed household. Ms. Chorex worries that Ophelia may be one in __________ of children who are living in poverty in a female-headed household.

Accepted Answer

The child poverty rate is especially high for children in female-headed households-42 percent.

Question 18

Mr. Mariebb learns from one of his students that in his family birthdays are a time of big celebration. His parents have a party and his extended family all comes into town to celebrate. In this scenario, what Mr. Mariebb's student is discussing is which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Culture refers to the behavior patterns, beliefs, and all other products of a particular group of people that are passed from generation to generation.

Question 19

Erin's parents do not set high educational goals for her and her siblings. They do not spend time reading to her, and they lack the money for educational resources. Judging from the information presented in this scenario, what socioeconomic status are Erin's parents likely to be in?

Accepted Answer

Socioeconomic status (SES) refers to the categorization of people based on economic status, and educational and occupational characteristics. Children living in poverty often have parents who are incapable of reading to them; and they do not have enough money for educational materials.

Question 20

Rona's parents cannot take her to museums and parks if these are costly activities. Rona is underfed and lives in an area where crime is widespread and therefore part of the daily routine. Judging from the information presented in this scenario, what socioeconomic status are Rona's parents likely to be in?

Accepted Answer

Socioeconomic status (SES) refers to the categorization of people based on economic status, and educational and occupational characteristics. Children living in poverty often have parents who are incapable of reading to them, and do not have enough money for educational materials.

Quiz 5: Sociocultural Diversity