Question 1

Due to increased globalization, more young people around the world now have one part of their identity rooted in their local culture while another part stems from an awareness of their relation to the global culture.What do scholars call this type of identity?

Accepted Answer

Bicultural identity refers to the coexistence of two distinct cultural identities within an individual, often involving a local culture and a global or different cultural influence.

Question 2

According to Phinney, what ethnic identity status is the most common among African American adolescents?

Accepted Answer

According to Phinney, the most common ethnic identity status among African American adolescents is separation. This status involves a preference for associating with one's own ethnic group and a rejection of the dominant culture.

Question 3

According to the textbook, religious participation __________and religious beliefs __________ from adolescence to emerging adulthood.

Accepted Answer

Religious participation and beliefs generally decrease from adolescence to emerging adulthood due to increased independence and exploration of personal identity during this life stage.

Question 4

From the research of Smith and Snell, which of the following best describes religious involvement for emerging adults in the United States?

Accepted Answer

According to Smith and Snell's research, about 30% of emerging adults in the United States attended religious services at least once a month, while more than 50% attended only a few times a year or less. Therefore, option A is the best choice.

Question 5

What percentage of American emerging adults reported believing in God?

Accepted Answer

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Question 6

You get irritated with some of your classmates during class discussions.Several of the males have attitudes that all women have specific characteristics, which you know is not accurate.What concept are they expressing?

Accepted Answer

The concept being expressed is a stereotype, which is a widely held but oversimplified image or idea of a particular type of person or thing. In this case, the males in the class are using a stereotype about women having specific characteristics.

Question 7

The results of the General Social Survey, an annual national survey of American adults, show a clear trend toward more __________ gender attitudes in recent decades.

Accepted Answer

The word "egalitarian" means believing in or promoting the principle of equal rights and opportunities for all people, regardless of their gender or other characteristics. Therefore, the sentence indicates that there has been a trend toward more equal or fair attitudes regarding gender in recent decades.

Question 8

Recent research finds that having a strong ethnic identity is related to __________.

Accepted Answer

Recent research has found that having a strong ethnic identity is positively related to overall well-being, including self-esteem, sense of belonging, and positive mental health outcomes.

Question 9

What percentage of American emerging adults reported that religious faith is "very" or "extremely" important in their lives?

Accepted Answer

44% of American emerging adults reported that religious faith is "very" or "extremely" important in their lives, reflecting the diverse perspectives on religion and spirituality among this age group.

Question 10

What does research reveal regarding college students' gender stereotypes comparing work performance of men and women?

Accepted Answer

Research generally shows that college students, reflecting broader societal biases, tend to evaluate women's work performance less favorably than men's. This is indicative of persistent gender stereotypes that undervalue women's contributions in the workplace.

Question 11

According to Phinney, what ethnic identity status is the most common among Native American adolescents?

Accepted Answer

Phinney's model of ethnic identity development identifies four status options: assimilation, marginality, separation, and biculturalism. Among Native American adolescents, the most common ethnic identity status is marginality, which is characterized by a low level of exploration and a low level of commitment to one's ethnic group. This status often results from experiences of discrimination and a lack of connection to one's cultural heritage.

Question 12

According to the results of the General Social Survey, what percentage of Americans believe that men should hold the power and be out in the world doing things while women should focus on caring for children and running the household?

Accepted Answer

According to the results of the General Social Survey, 25% to 33% of Americans believe that men should hold the power and be out in the world doing things while women should focus on caring for children and running the household.

Question 13

Your roommate is from an urban area in Mexico.Culturally, she has a very strong commitment to her family.To stay in contact with her family, she uses Facebook and her cell phone to talk and to text.In terms of identity, she has a __________.

Accepted Answer

A bicultural identity is characterized by having a strong cultural connection to both one's heritage culture and the dominant culture of the society in which one lives. In this case, the roommate has a strong connection to her Mexican culture but also uses technology like Facebook and cell phones to stay in contact with her family, suggesting an adaptation to the communication norms of her current cultural context.

Question 14

According to Phinney, what ethnic identity status involves associating only with members of one's own ethnic group and rejecting the ways of the majority culture?

Accepted Answer

The ethnic identity status that involves associating only with members of one's own ethnic group and rejecting the ways of the majority culture is separation. Choice A, assimilation, involves giving up one's own culture and adopting the ways of the majority culture, while choice B, marginality, involves feeling disconnected from both one's own culture and the majority culture. Choice D, biculturalism, involves being comfortable with both one's own culture and the majority culture.

Question 15

According to Phinney, what ethnic identity status is the most common among Mexican Americans and Asian Americans, as well as some European minority groups such as Turkish individuals living in the Netherlands?

Accepted Answer

The most common ethnic identity status among Mexican Americans, Asian Americans, and some European minority groups such as Turkish individuals living in the Netherlands is biculturalism, which involves maintaining their cultural heritage while also integrating into the dominant culture. This is based on Phinney's ethnic identity development model, which includes four statuses: assimilation, marginality, separation, and biculturalism.

Question 16

Smith and Snell found __________ among emerging adults to be related to __________ well-being and __________ rates of participation in a variety of risk behaviors.

Accepted Answer

Smith and Snell's research found that religious beliefs and participation among emerging adults were related to higher well-being and lower rates of participation in a variety of risk behaviors.

Question 17

Joe believes that females cannot be pilots and opposes the military's use of women in combat.It is his belief that females are not strong enough, emotionally and physically, to perform the duties that are required to fly fighter jets.Joe's belief that women are weak is __________.

Accepted Answer

Joe's belief is based on a stereotype, a widely held but oversimplified idea about a group of people. It is not a form of discrimination, which would involve actual actions taken to disadvantage women. It is also not a negative behavior, which would involve harmful or offensive actions towards women. Finally, it is not necessarily an unconscious association, as Joe may be aware of his belief and openly express it.

Question 18

You are reading a story about an Aboriginal Native in Australia who rejected his ethnic culture to assimilate into the majority culture and is living in Melbourne.However, he is having in his new role since he is not being fully accepted by members of the majority culture.According to Phinney, what ethnic identity status has the character in this story taken?

Accepted Answer

The character is experiencing marginality, as he has rejected his ethnic culture to assimilate but is not fully accepted by the majority culture, leaving him in a marginalized position.

Question 19

You were a female college student in the late 1960s who participated in a study that asked you to evaluate the quality of several articles written by professionals in a variety of fields.Some of the articles were in stereotypically female fields and some were in stereotypically male fields.Even though the articles were exactly the same, some of them were stated to have been authored by men, while others were stated to have been authored by women.After the study was completed, you were able to view the results.What where they?

Accepted Answer

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Question 20

When you first met, your roommate told you that he was Native American.Other than him telling you that he was Native American, there really is little suggestion of his ethnicity.According to Phinney, what ethnic identity status has your roommate taken?

Accepted Answer

Assimilation refers to when an individual adopts the cultural norms of a dominant or host culture, over their original culture. In this case, since there is little suggestion of your roommate's Native American ethnicity other than his statement, it suggests he has largely adopted the surrounding culture's norms and characteristics, fitting the definition of assimilation.

Quiz 9: Emerging Adulthood