Devry SOCS350 week 5 quiz

1. (TCOs 4 & 7) Something that can generate ethnocentric responses or defensive reactions, such as voice, appearance, attitude, or behavior, is called _____. (Points : 10)

acculturation

ethnic identity

racial identity

miscegenation

a trigger

Question 2.2. (TCOs 4 & 7) Time and manners are examples of this type of trigger: (Points : 10)

behavior.

attitude.

voice.

appearance.

smell.

Question 3.3. (TCO 8) The relative ranking of one's position in society and its honor and respect refers to _____. (Points : 10)

power

economics

socioeconomic status

autonomy

prestige

Question 4.4. (TCOs 4 & 7) Lecture defines a “trigger” as: (Points : 10)

a horse ridden by Roy Rogers.

something that can generate ethnocentric responses or defensive reactions.

a reflexive reaction on the part of someone.

something that makes you recall a long past memory.

something a person does to incite a riot.

Question 5.5. (TCOs 4 & 7) An example of a “vocal trigger” would be: (Points : 10)

ethnicity.

a lisp.

religion.

nationality.

rising for the national anthem.

Question 6.6. (TCO 8) Which of the following is an example of an ascribed status? (Points : 10)

College student

Bartender

Son

Mother

President of the United States

Question 7.7. (TCO 8) Which of the following is an example of an achieved status? (Points : 10)

Queen of England

King of Spain

Prince of Wales

President of the United States

Dalai Lama

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Question 1. 1. (TCO 4, 7 & 8) Name three categories of ethical theories introduced in the book. Describe their main points or basic philosophy. Identify which theory would be best to deal with issues of cultural diversity and explain why. (Points : 30)