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Which of the following demographic statements is most nearly true for the U.S.?
A. All minority groups combined are larger than the non-Hispanic white population.
B. The median age of the US population is slowly decreasing.
C. Unwed pregnancies are increasing at a faster rate for teenagers than for women over 20 years of
age.
D. The majority of divorced people remarry at some time in their lives.
D. The majority of divorced people remarry at some time in their lives. Correct Answers:
Some definable communities have a set of values, mores and behaviors which are passed from one
generation to another. This can include such things as language, music and food. This describes:
A. social class.
B. pluralism.
C. culture.
D. nationalism. C. culture. Correct Answers:
: Over the centuries, various groups of people have viewed themselves as the standard bearer and
cultural model other people should strive to emulate. This notion is called:
A. prejudice.
B. White privilege.
C. ethnocentrism.
D. cultural encapsulation. C. ethnocentrism. Correct Answers
Will is an 18 year old African American freshman attending a college with very few non-white
students. IN their first counseling session on campus, the counselor notes that Will appears very
accepting of his cultural heritage and views but has strong negative feelings towards White students
and their culture. Recalling the racial/cultural identity development model, the counselor surmises that
Will may be heading to the _________ stage next.
A. synergistic articulation
B. dissonance
C. resistance and immersion
D. introspection
D. introspection Correct Answers:
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) has been a valuable piece of federal legislation. Which of
the following statements is NOT true?
A. ADA refers to discrimination of individuals who are handicapped in employment, access to public
facilities, and public transportation.
B. Disability refers to limits of the individual in several life activities such as manual tasks, walking,
hearing, and learning.
C. If individuals with disabilities cannot complete the usual employment application process, there is
no discrimination in not hiring such a person.
D. Even employers with only 25 workers are subject to the provisions of the ADA. C. If individuals
with disabilities cannot complete the usual employment application process, there is no discrimination
in not hiring such a person. Correct Answers: