Question 1

According to the text, diversity refers to

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Diversity encompasses all the ways in which people differ, including but not limited to race, gender, culture, and individual differences.

Question 2

Culture refers to

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Culture encompasses a wide range of human phenomena, including language, beliefs, and rules, among others. It represents the shared values, practices, and social norms of a group of people.

Question 3

An estimated -----------languages are spoken throughout the world.

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There are approximately 7,000 languages spoken around the world today, reflecting the diversity of human cultures and societies.

Question 4

Maria is a member of the "baby-boom generation." Unlike the children of today, she was not born into the digital world but learned the language as well as the new technology later in life. Thus, we can refer to Maria as a

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Maria is considered a digital immigrant because this term refers to individuals who were born before the widespread adoption of digital technology and therefore had to learn how to use it later in life, unlike digital natives who were born into a world already immersed in digital technology.

Question 5

According to U.S. Census data cited in the text, which of the following are included among the ten names in the U.S.?

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All of the names listed, Rodriguez, Smith, and Williams, are included among the ten most common surnames in the U.S. according to Census data.

Question 6

U. S. Census data indicate that

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The U.S. Census data show a significant trend towards urbanization, with a majority of the population now living in urban areas, reflecting changes in living patterns and economic shifts from rural to urban settings.

Question 7

Racial and ethnic minorities now make up approximately ---------------of the U.S. population.

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As of the latest U.S. Census data, racial and ethnic minorities constitute about one-third of the U.S. population, reflecting the country's increasing diversity.

Question 8

Approximately--------- of respondents identified themselves as members of more than one race in the 2000 U. S. Census.

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In the 2000 U.S. Census, approximately 3 percent of respondents identified themselves as members of more than one race. This was the first time the census allowed people to select more than one racial category.

Question 9

U. S. demographic data indicate that

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Women's participation in the labor force has been steadily increasing, and projections suggest they will constitute nearly half of the workforce by 2050. Choices A and C do not accurately reflect trends or projections in U.S. demographic data.

Question 10

----------- is the author of The World is Flat.

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Thomas L. Friedman is the author of "The World is Flat," a book that discusses globalization and its impact on the world economy and society.

Question 11

According to Marshall McLuhan, technological advances have transformed our social world into a

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Marshall McLuhan is famous for coining the term "global village" to describe how technology, especially media, has interconnected people across the world, making distances less significant and fostering a sense of global community.

Question 12

As a global business, IBM finds that it must adapt to local cultures and practices. This blending of global and local ideas and practices is referred to as

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Glocalization is the correct term that describes the blend of global and local ideas and practices, especially in the context of businesses like IBM adapting to local cultures while maintaining their global identity.

Question 13

Chapter One addresses a number of different reactions to our changing cultural landscape. Which of the following reactions is most likely to lead to cultural misunderstandings and conflict?

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Cultural cruise control implies a passive or unreflective approach to cultural differences, which can lead to misunderstandings and conflicts due to a lack of active engagement or adaptation.

Question 14

The term "melting pot" is most closely associated with

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The term "melting pot" refers to the idea of different cultures, ethnicities, and nationalities blending together into a single, cohesive society, which is most closely associated with the concept of assimilation.

Question 15

The image of a quilt made up of many different colors reflects which of the following views of diversity:

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Pluralism is the view of diversity that is best reflected by an image of a quilt made up of many different colors. This is because pluralism celebrates and maintains distinct cultural identities within a society, much like the distinct colors in a quilt that come together to form a cohesive whole without losing their individuality.

Question 16

Dimensions of diversity

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Dimensions of diversity include aspects that can be visible or hidden and can pertain to characteristics within individuals as well as within groups, making all the options correct.

Question 17

Dimensions of diversity include

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Dimensions of diversity encompass a wide range of characteristics, including race, social class, and learning styles, among others.

Question 18

Diversity consciousness refers to

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Diversity consciousness involves awareness, understanding, and skills related to diversity, making all of the above the correct answer.

Question 19

Which of the following illustrates diversity consciousness?

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Diversity consciousness involves awareness, understanding, and adaptability regarding differences among people, including gender communication differences, making all the options correct.

Question 20

Diversity consciousness is

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Diversity consciousness goes beyond good intentions or ignoring differences; it involves an awareness and understanding of diversity's importance in fostering inclusive environments, which is essential for everyone.

Quiz 1: Diversity: An Overview