Chapter 4 Study Guide

An individual's preferred method of learning is called a learning or cognitive style. True or False

True

Assimilation occurs when a group wishes to maintain high contact with a new culture group and does not care about maintaining its own cultural identity. True or False

True

Immigrants represent individuals who have a high degree of mobility and choice, choosing to live permanently in one place. True or False

True

Since the early nineteenth century, teachers in the United States have been mostly female and white. True or False

True

The Spanish Club is an example of a microculture within a school that is based on academics. True or False

True

Acculturation refers to the changes that take place as a result of A.continuous firsthand contact between individuals of different cultures. B.the study of multiple cultures, such as in a college-level cultural diversity course. C.the implementation of multicultural programs in public schools such as Black History Month. D.participating in a foreign language class at the high school or college level.

A.continuous firsthand contact between individuals of different cultures.

A significant strength found in the existence of differences in a classroom is that A.it ignites curiosity. B.it keeps things quiet. C.it makes us all pay attention. D.it is likely to start arguments.

A.it ignites curiosity.

In general, the culture of the school tends to be A.overwhelmingly middle class in values. B.often lower class in values. C.very interested in diversity as a strength. D.None of the answers are correct.

A.overwhelmingly middle class in values.

Communication and language use are examples of aspects of A.the cultural basis of behavior. B.the emotional basis of behavior. C.the cognitive basis of behavior. D.the kinesthetic basis of behavior.

A.the cultural basis of behavior.

When teachers are acting as cultural mediators, they A.pay little attention to the needs of diverse learners. B.are knowledgeable about the role of culture in teaching and learning. C.keep students with different backgrounds apart from one another. D.seek to find differences among their students.

B.are knowledgeable about the role of culture in teaching and learning.

Another goal of the culture-general model is to A.introduce multicultural education to the world. B.assist individuals in identifying "invisible" differences that may make a difference. C.keep individuals from thinking about difference. D.promote more cohesion among ethnic groups.

B.assist individuals in identifying "invisible" differences that may make a difference.

Which one of the following groups was not included by John Berry and his colleagues when considering degree of mobility and choice of acculturating groups? A.sojourners B.homeowners C.immigrants D.indigenous people

B.homeowners

The degree to which one has prestige and power in one's social group is referred to as A.differentiation. B.social status. C.categorization. D.roles.

B.social status.

Which of the following statements is not true about students of the United States? A. Students reflect the cultural identities of their families. B. Students define themselves by creating their own in-school groups. C. Students represent a homogeneous cultural group much like their teachers. D. Students represent a culturally diverse group.

C.Students represent a homogeneous cultural group much like their teachers.

The major goal of the culture-general model is to A.encourage world peace. B.make everyone on the planet one "people." C.assist individuals in identifying commonalities in other people. D.None of the answers are correct.

C.assist individuals in identifying commonalities in other people.

Compared to the culture of students, teachers are A.more diverse. B.more heterogeneous. C.more homogeneous. D.less experienced.

C.more homogeneous.

Some researchers suggest that developing an in-depth understanding of other cultures may A.be easier than one believes it will be. B.not be worth the trouble. C.take as long as two years. D.make us entirely different people.

C.take as long as two years.

Which of the following is not an area in which adjustments may be made as one reshapes one's cultural identity? A.categorization B.differentiation C.attribution D.All of the answers are correct.

D.All of the answers are correct.

The following are culture-general themes that reflect people's emotional responses: A.time and spatial orientation, anxiety, and prejudice. B.belonging, prejudice, and communication. C.disconfirmed expectations, belonging, and categorization. D.belonging, disconfirmed expectations, and ambiguity.

D.belonging, disconfirmed expectations, and ambiguity.

Immigrants and sojourners have a high degree of A.freedom. B.little choice in movement. C.time to think about their lives. D.mobility.

D.mobility.

Deeply held values are always similar, even when they are held by very different groups. True or False

False

Indigenous people are those with a low degree of mobility and a high degree of voluntary contact with others. True or False

False

It has been found that most individuals can quickly (over the course of a one-or two-week vacation) develop an in-depth understanding and comfort with people from other cultures as long as there is a desire to reach an understanding. True or False

False

The goal of the culture-general model is to help individuals understand intercultural interactions so that useful contact can be avoided. True or False

False

According to the U-curve hypothesis, entering the phase called home occurs when one can function effectively and comfortably in the new culture. True or False

True