Unit 4 Cultural Diversity

What does the term "ethnicity" refer to?

• The fact or state of belonging to a social group with a common national or cultural tradition.

• The biological characteristics of an individual.

• The political affiliation of a person.

• The economic status of a community.

What is the concept of dividing people into groups based on physical characteristics and ascribing social meaning to these groups called?

• Ethnicity

• Culture

• Race

• Nationality

What is the process of taking in and fully understanding information or ideas called?

• Assimilation

• Segregation

• Isolation

• Integration

What does the term "acculturalization" mean?

• Assimilation to a different culture, typically the dominant one.

• Rejection of all cultural influences.

• Preservation of one's original culture without change.

• Isolation from other cultures.

What is the definition of "sensitivity"?

• The ability to ignore others' feelings

• The quality or condition of being sensitive to how someone feels

• The state of being unaware of emotions

• The act of being indifferent

What is the definition of "bias"?

• A fair and balanced view of all things

• Prejudice in favor of or against one thing, person, or group compared with another, usually in a way considered to be unfair

• Complete neutrality in all situations

• An equal preference for all options

What is the definition of prejudice?

• A well-reasoned opinion based on facts

• A preconceived opinion not based on reason or actual experience

• An opinion formed after thorough research

• A decision made after consulting experts

What is the definition of stereotyping?

• A fair and true belief about individuals

• An often unfair and untrue belief about all people or things with a particular characteristic

• A scientific fact about a group of people

• A personal opinion about a specific person