SOCS 350 Chamberlain College of Nursing Final Exam(GRADED A)

SOCS 350 Chamberlain College of Nursing Final Exam(GRADED A)Question 1.1. (TCOs 1, 2, and 8) The key to social dominance lies primarily with control over . (Points : 5) voters major social institutions the military universities Question 2.2. (TCOs 1, 2, and 8) Members of a society whose cultural understandings are different from one another and from the dominant culture are called . (Points : 5) an ethnic group a race White ethnics culturally different Question 3.3. (TCOs 3 and 4) A culturally distinct system of symbols, both vocal and nonvocal, that allow members of a society to communicate is a(n) . (Points : 5) language symbol argot dialect Question 4.4. (TCOs 6 and 7) For minority groups, is their experience and their identity; it has made them who they are and shaped the world in which they live. (Points : 5) discrimination history marginalization culture Question 5.5. (TCO 8) Being African American is an example of a(n) status. (Points : 5) achieved socioeconomic ascribed earned Question 6.6. (TCO 8) One's overall position in the stratification hierarchy resulting from the intersecting points of the three major dimensions of social stratification is . (Points : 5) prestige power socioeconomic status economic Question 7.7. (TCOs 4 and 7) A distinctive accent, speech pattern, terminology, inflection, argot, or slang can be triggers to ethnocentric responses. (Points : 5) voice appearance attitude behavior Question 8.8. (TCO 3) Diversity actions mandated by government regulations are collectively known as . (Points : 5) diversity training cultural awareness affirmative action reverse discrimination Question 9.9. (TCOs 1, 2, and 8) The form of discrimination resulting from long-standing behaviors and practices accepted as the normal state of affairs or a reflection of reality is called discrimination. (Points : 5) ideological or individual gender or racial egalitarian or unequal institutional or structural Question 10.10. (TCO 7) Body stance, eye contact, spatial proximity, and the like can all be triggers to ethnocentric responses. (Points : 5) voice behavior appearance attitude Question 11.11. (TCOs 1 and 2) The process of diminishing the value, importance, contributions, or attributes of a category of people is . (Points : 5) globalization prejudice discrimination marginalization ethnocentrism Question 12.12. (TCOs 1 and 2) refers to real or perceived differences among people that affect their interactions and relationships. (Points : 5) Culture Ideology Ethnocentrism Discrimination Diversity Question 13.13. (TCOs 3 and 4) The cultural pattern in which a segment of a society maintains a distinctive identity different from that of the dominant culture is . (Points : 5) ethnocentrism cultural lag cultural diffusion subculture an ethnic group Question 14.14. (TCOs 3 and 4) A negative way of thinking based on a rigid generalization about members of a particular group is . (Points : 5) discrimination prejudice ideology racism ethnocentrism Question 15.15. (TCOs 1 and 2) This occurs as a result of longstanding practices and/or behaviors that have a negative impact on members of subordinate groups. (Points : 5) Individual discrimination Institutional discrimination Ethnocentrism Marginalization Globalization Question 16.16. (TCOs 3 and 4) Which of the following statements is true about cultures over time? (Points : 5) Cultures discard some of their elements that are no longer useful. One culture enriches another culture. Cultures are more apt to grow if not isolated. All of the above Question 17.17. (TCOs 6 and 7) Why is the following statement false? You can easily figure out how to communicate with your coworkers as long as you know their ethnicity. (Points : 5) This statement assumes that all people from a culture have the same communication style and patterns. This statement does not take into account the saliency or importance of various factors on these coworkers’ communication styles. This statement does not factor in individuals’ socialization and life experiences. All of the above Question 18.18. (TCOs 6 and 7) Which of the following statements about sexual orientation is true? (Points : 5) Discrimination based on sexual orientation is illegal in over 20 states of the United States. Homosexual males have higher education levels but lower earnings than heterosexual males. Sexual minorities are comprised of lesbian, bisexual, homosexual, and transgendered people. Sexual minorities account for between 13%–15% of the U.S. population. All of the above Question 19.19. (TCO 8) High-status occupations may have plenty of , but that does not necessarily mean that they either have great power or bring economic rewards. (Points : 5) power economics socioeconomic status culture prestige Question 1.1. (TCOs 1, 2, and 8) Explain why status as a minority group is not necessarily related to numerical representation in society. Please analyze the relationship between dominant and minority group relationships. (Points : 30) 2. (TCOs 3, 4, and 5) What is cultural lag? How does it relate to understandings across cultures or subcultures? (Points : 30) 3. (TCOs 6 and 7) Comment on how might ignorance and stereotypes of two of the following groups impact marketing efforts targeted to these chosen two populations: Hispanic/Latino, Asian Americans, Black/Africa, and Mature Americans. (Points : 30) 4. (TCOs 4 and 7) Discuss and give examples of three triggers to ethnocentric responses. (Points : 30) 5. (TCO 8) Describe strategies that can be developed to address the issue of inequality in resources that often result in conflict between the dominant and subordinate groups.(Points : 30)