CPS3200 - Exam 2

The traditional family structure brought to American was

a patriarchy

Some workforce surveys show that generations gaps

can cause misunderstanding

The term Generation Gap is a popular term used to describe

differences in cultural norms and interests between a younger generation and older ones

Sexual behavior seems to be shaped most by

enculturation

The Woman's Suffrage Movement was about women

gaining the right to vote

Criminal actions intended to harm or intimidate people because of their race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or religion are listed as

hate crimes

Kwanzaa is a unique African-American celebration that takes place

last week of a calendar year

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, a household

may contain people not related

Individuals who are criminally attacked because of perceived sexual orientation are most often

men

In the future, dial up Internet services will be __________.

obsolete

Migrant workers

often change family configurations temporily

Small landowners and many artisans and shopkeepers in the early history of the U.S. built a sense of family that is

work

The death or evolution of a subculture often occurs when its members

seek and adopt new but alien styles

Ordinary tradesmen and many farmers, in colonial times, depended on

the labor of their wives and children in the workshop or in the field

In earlier times, the concept that reinforced patriarchy the most was

the right to will land to sons

One major reason that younger generations think more about lifestyle rather than being job-focused is

the rise of dual income households

Social class in the U.S. is generally called ___.

-socioeconomic status

The generation that is characterized as most liking to work in teams or groups is

Millennials

The generation that is most racially and ethnically diverse is

Millennials

Research shows that women can "read" non-verbal cues and most emotions better than men

True

Advances in the quality of and access to health care service have reduced the discrepancies in health status between social classes.

false

Before the 19th century, people thought most about nationhood and had little interest in local, regional or religious loyalties

false

Thomas Shapiro, professor of law and social policy made a case that the easiest way to narrow the socioeconomic gap between races is to___.

promote home ownership

A major falling out between children and parents in the 1960's, that threw light on a generation gap resulted from the emergencies of

rock n' roll

The generation considered the best educated the world has ever know is

Millennials

The generation that tends to work best on job with Boomes is the

Millennials

The ideology that all humanity belongs to a single moral community is called ___________.

cosmopolitanism

If a systematic opposition to the dominant culture characterizes a subculture, it may be describe as a

counterculture

In 2006, research studies showed that the brains of homosexual men responded

more like those of heterosexual women

Studies show that when viewing visual images intended to be sexually arousing

more men respond than women

Rosie the Riverter became a social icon about women

working many jobs in war industries

The focus of most U.S. public school sex education programs is

anatomy

Children typically first become intrigued with boy and girl "private parts" between the ages of

5 and 7

A recent study found that female magazine readers viewed sexy advertisements featuring beautiful models as

boring

Child centered families of today can trace roots of change to

growth of democratic ideals

brain research suggests that when it comes to problem solving, men rely more on

the left side of the brain

History, race became a humankind category because

traits could be identified at a distance.

Psychiatry and mental health care follow the lead of

culture and general society

The latest discussion about the digital divide centers on

skills and literacy

Racial classifications were assigned to the various subspecies and races primarily based on

skin color

In the nation's colonial history, the inheritance for a landowner's daughter's daughter was usually

slaves and livestock

More than race, the concept of ethnicity is rooted in _________

social groups and their cultures

Brain research suggest that when it comes to problem solving, men rely more on

the left side of the brain

Young generations are increasingly looking for ? in the their jobs and careers

time-off

All of us share the same ancestors, although some populations are characterized by the frequency of some variables more than others

true

In terms of academic aptitude, socioeconomic status makes a difference.

true

In the case of a serious accident, damage to the frontal lobe is especially disastrous to

women

In terms of brain cells (neurons) connecting the right and left sides of the brain

women have more than men

What percentage of the U.S. population is estimated to be lesbian and gay?

1-5%

The most defining aspect of a generation's identity tends to be

childhood experiences

The greatest equalizer for students of all socioeconomic backgrounds is the _________.

computer

College students who left home, lived on campus, have been full-time students, and earned degrees, are apt to recognize each other as _________.

culturally similar

Paraphillia is a condition in which sexual arousal depends on

fantasies involving extreme behavior

As part of a growing democratic nation which of the following is not true

fathers viewed as wage earners more than family leaders

Generation X is the group that

followed the post-World War II baby booms

Transsexuals

All of the Above:

According to research, stress levels in so-called-high-demand and low-control jobs are more harmful than those in jobs where there is more authority and control.

true

All humans who ever lived or who are alive today share the same genetic ancestors.

true

Ethnicity typically implies common culture and shared meaning within a larger society.

true

The more generations of college students a family has, the less rooted in national and ethnic culture they tend to be.

true

The top 5% upper income groups have more wealth than the remaining 95% of the population.

true

The top one percent of Americans make more money than the bottom 40%.

true

To a large extent, the racial diversity of modern humanity owes its existence to geographic separation and the subsequent selective reproduction it created

true

The typical number of years sociologist use to view a generation is

20-22 years

Newspaper advertisements specifically for male or female job applicants were considered "sexiest" and ruled illegal in 1968 by the

Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

Most customs of family life in the U.S. were primarily acquired from

European countries

Which of the following is not a racial classification for the U.S. Census Bureau (2000)?

Latin american

From age 4 to 7, boys shift their identities from Mom and Dad with more emphasis given to being tougher, stronger, and less emotional

True

Projections based on research claims that more than half of all children in the U.S. will experience a single parent family at some point in their lives

True

Education level makes a difference in terms of having or no having health insurance coverage.

false

Scientists believe that men and women rely on the same kind of thinking centers and neurological pathways

false

Skin color and geographic origin may be used for demographic studies, but it is far too _________ to provide much insight into valid racial similarities and differences.

imprecise

Feminism is concerned with

inequality between men and women

The major causes of most the international conflicts and wars during the 20th century was

nationalism

Which of the following is not one of the reasons other animal species have greater genetic variants than humans

they have a stronger need to survive and lack morals

In history of America, immigrants have almost always _______.

wanted to settle together in a neighborhood or community

In terms of the health of its citizens, class differences in the US are___

wideing

The Second Sex, a popular book by Simone de Beauvoir, was among the first to historically detail the ways that

women had been oppressed by men

The major theme of the boo, The Feminine Mystique, is

women's roles and right's

Almost all anthropologists agree that ________.

-There is no such thing as a pure race OR -there is more within than between-group genetic variance

Traditionally, the American Dream for most people has focused on ____.

-a higher standard of living than the previous generation

Nouveau riche, or "new rich" is a derogatory term describing people who _____.

-acquire wealth within their generation and spend conspicuously

A new divide among computer users is between those who have and those who do not have ____.

-broadband and highspeed access

The term blue-collar worker is a stereotype that traditionally refers to _____.

-individuals who do manual labor

The Millennial Generation is also known as

Generation Y

Sex is traditionally determined by

Genitalia

The parental group that tends to suffer the most anxiety about their children being successful is the ____.

-professional/managerial class

Culture can be defined as ____________

All of above: -A group who shares, beliefs, and practices that provide an identity -The way a group lives -art, music, literature, and related intellectual activities

Generation gaps result from

All of the above:

Generation has been used to describe

All of the above:

For male and females, gender is related primarily to

cultural and social differences

Stocks, bonds, and financial securities are divided almost equally among 60 percent of the population.

false

Sometimes it is difficult to identify subcultures because

their style may be adopted by mass culture for commercial purposes

Brain research suggests that humans have two different types of brains (male and female) designed for equally intelligent behavior

true

Research with children shows that most parents treat boy babies more roughly and cuddle them less than girl babies

true

The average African-American or Hispanic household has one-tenth of the wealth of the average White household.

true

When a transfusion takes place between patients at a hospital, the doctor and recipient must be compatible types in terms of ______

blood

When members of different races interbreed they _____________ produce offspring that posses all the racially distinguishing characteristics of both parent stocks

cannot

The term sexual preference, in contrast to sexual orientation is used less now because it

communicates a choice when there may be none

In the year 2000, what percentage of the adults living in the US over age 25 had completed college education?

more than half

A group of people with distinct sets of behavior and beliefs that differentiate them from their larger culture is called a __________.

subculture

Sexual behavior has been more open and permissive since

the 1960's when the birth control pill was introduced

What percent of Americans report that they have never used the Internet or email and do not live in an Internet-connected household?

20

New technology, especially with computers, has been a major factor in producing generation gaps

True

The focus of contempory sex education programs is mostly on

anatomy and the consequences of irresponsible sex

The guidelines for determining deviant behavior come from

cultural norms

Sexual predators using Internet often rely on ? when targeting potential victims

emotional manipulation and deceit

According to U.S. Census Bureau, identifying what constitutes an American family is difficult because of the changing nature of families

True

The college experience tends to have a homogenizing, assimilation effect in terms of culture and society.

true

Upper-middle-class Americans do not live longer or in better health than middle class Americans

false

Radical Islamists reject the existence of nation states and choose to follow the lead of ____________.

Islamic caliphate (khilafa)

Despite difference to brain structure, men and women perform equally well on broad measures of cognitive ability, such as intelligence tests

True

A split between generations in the 1960's led to major social and political changes, as symbolized by:

rampant drug use and music of the Beatles

In comparison to White households, there are income discrepancies for Black and Hispanic houeseholds, but not for Asian households

true

Traditionally, who is most likely to get blamed for irresponsible sexual behaviors

Girls

Race came about when homogeneous elements were evident and members intermixed without diminishing their unique ensemble of traits

true

Most of the people who are considered "have nots" and needing the most economic assistance are found in the__________.

rural areas and central cities

Research shows that woman can "read" non-verbal cues and emotions better than men

-true

There is genetic research evidence indicating that one in every ? individuals has an atypical genetic sex composition

100

The primary way in the US that class tends to be viewed is by:

socioeconomic levels

The most profit to be made in the computer business is selling___.

software

Currently, men tend to outperform women on standardized measures of

spatial tasks and mathematical reasoning

Those whose appearance and behaviors do not conform to societal norms for the sex into which they were born are called

transgendered

It is common for most Americans to remain generally within the same socioeconomic level into which they were born.

true

The Greatest generation describes people born in the years

1911-1923

Of all families living in poverty, 46 percent are ___________.

White

Many African-American families struggled to build stable family institutions in the U.S. because of

the void of family identity and rituals as a result of slavery

The most dependable measure of personal wealth, according to the US Census Bureau is____.

-household income

What percent of students at the most elite colleges come from the upper middle-class or wealthy families?

75%

The least amount of household income in the top five percent is _____ times higher than the highest amount of income in the lowest five percent.

8

Twenty percent of the population owns ___________ percent of the nation's assets.

84

Of all human variation ____ percent can be found in any local population, whether they are kurds, Icelanders, Papua New Guineans or South Americans

85%

A teenager today is more likely to be a victim of a serious violent crime than at any other time in history

False

This anthropologist is noted for important studies that discredited inherited gender roles

Margaret Mead

Each person had a unique ________

DNA

Gender is not the same sex

True

In the 18th century, patterns of relationships within upper socioeconomic families were gradually copied throughout society

True

In the middle of the 18th century, families typically included six to eight children despite stillbirths and miscarriages being common for both black and white women

True

In the past several years, mate-finding and courtship have changed due to

computer technologies and online dating services

Which of the following is most likely to be a topic in U.S. public school sex education programs

consequences of irresponsible sexual behavior

The female sex hormone produced by the ovaries that is responsible for the development of female sex characteristics, strength and better health is

estrogen

History show that places like Rwanda and Yugoslavia fell into anarchy and genocide because ? were valued more than a sense of national unity

ethnic and tribal passions

The topics in this course of study as presented with an awareness that :

examining diversity through different populations can tread dangerously close to stereotyping

Biracial families and children are

increasing in the US

The traditional nuclear family consist of

mother, father, and their children

If you judge a group negatively, they will often tend to respond that way. They then develop a similar image of you and the negative stereotypes of one another are confirmed. In this sense, stereotyping is _________.

self-perpetuating

Human beings vary little in terms of physical structure. The most important differences are found in ______.

sex of males and females

The varied races of the human species share ? percent of their more than 3 billion genetic base pairs in common

99.9%

Mass media producers typically see stereotyping as __________

a convenient marketing tool

For many low income parents, purchasing educational toys for their children continues to be ___________.

a luxury

In the early history of the nation, a patriarch was

a man who held supreme authority over family and dependents

Differences we see in traditional male and female roles can be explained as

adaptive behaviors and roles

About 45% oh household in the lower socioeconomic bracket are ___________.

age 75 and older

Stereotypes most often evolve out of ___________.

all of these: -lack of information -fear of people -a few publicized cases

Common media stereotypes and portrayals also affect___________.

all of these: -our own self-image -our behaviors with others -our attitudes toward people

Children of the same age mature

at extremely different rates

The term white-collar worker refers to those who work _______.

at non-manual labor jobs and often in offices

Sex specifically refers to

biological differences

stereotypes develop from ________

generalizing behaviors by someone of a group as a trait of all members of the group

In human brains, the information processing center is represented more in

gray matter

what do men's brains have more of than women's brains

gray matter

Although attitudes about sexual behavior are changing, the "double standard: still tends to

hold girls more responsible

Culture is ________.

learned

Color-blindness, hemophilia, leukemia, dyslexia, and left-handedness occur more often in

males

Generation gaps are evident but generation conflicts can be reduced by

open communications

It is in the ___ years that most people worry about whether they are sexually normal

preteen

the traditional orientation of women as caring and cooperative is valued to a lesser degree than men's self-reliant role because society

prizes competition and aggression

At the core of human sexuality is the innate drive to

reproduce and populate the species

Traditional sex education programs in U.S. schools focus on

self control and restraint

Gender identity is

self-awareness of being either masculine or feminine, or something in-between

A generalization or assumption that people make about the characteristics of all members of a group is called

stereotyping

Androgyny is term that denotes

the display of both male and female behavior

Sex education in most societies primarily reflects

the dominant culture's point of view

Historically, the unit most responsible for educating and socializing a child was

the family

In many cases people's behavior tells us less about a culture than ___________

the meaning that is attached to the behavior.

When asked to identify themselves with a social class, more than 90 percent of people in the US identify with some aspect of _________.

the middle class

David Riesman provided a landmark study and identified three character types. Which of the following is NOT one of them?

the political directed

In cohabiting families

unmarried men and women live together and may or may not be raising children

Child centered families appeared first among

upper socioeconomic classes

The socioeconomic classes in the US are most often described in terms of _________.

upper, middle, lower.

In human brains, the networking function is primarily centered in

white matter

Research on the brain suggests that women think more with

white matter

After World War II and veterans returned from the battlefronts, there were a large number of children born. They were called

Baby Boomers

The generation, who as adolescents, were the least likely to identify with their parents values and to feel close to them is

Baby boomers

The generation most likely to embrace the digital world has been

Millennial

In comparison to other group, the most likely to cohabit are

All of the above:

Some subcultures treat rejection, slurs and putdowns as :

All of these: -Badges of honor -A violation of their human rights -Motivations and thrive n them

An ideological alternative to nationalism is

All the Above: -cosmopolitanism -tribal loyalties -globalization

The lower socioeconomic class consists of about ____________ percent of the population.

20

Although blood has the same reddish appearance, there are three primary blood types (A, B, AB)

False

In the 18th century, German anthropologists Johann B. developed a lasting racial classification in part because categories broke down into ________

familiar colors

If the rich get richer and if wealth is concentrated in the fewer people, the concern is that __________.

meritocracy can turn into aristocracy.

There has always been one true family structure

False

Men and women's skulls are the same in terms of strength and thickness

False

Gender equality movements seek

All of the Above:

The core cultural ideology of Americanization trends to promote

Anglo-Saxon cultural heritage

Cohabitation, in the eyes of the law, allows a man and women to live together but not in a sexual relationship

False

Which racial group has the highest proportion of college graduates?

Asian

The digital divide refers to the gap between those who have and those who do not have ________.

access to computer

Even when diverse people's economic self-interests are involved, one factor that keeps people from uniting for socioeconomic change is_____.

racism

In general men have two X and two Y chromosomes that determine the sex of a child

False

Infant boys seem to see faces better and are more responsive to people than infant girls are

False

There are no majority and (or minority) ethnic groups in large countries

False

Images of the traditional family in most television shows and magazines do not represent how most Americans live

True

In terms of wealth or income, the US is now more unequal than any time since the start of the Great Depression in the 1930s.

True

There is no significant relationship between socioeconomic status and health, although people may think there is one.

false