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Cultural Sensitivity

Total questions: 85

Worksheet time: 1hrs 13mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Culture includes all of the following EXCEPT:

a)

values and beliefs

b)

attitudes and rituals

c)

languages

d)

biological characteristics

2.

Race is learned:

a)

True

b)

False

3.

Which of the following is NOT true about culture?

a)

Culture is learned

b)

Culture is shared

c)

Culture is social in nature

d)

Culture never changes

4.

Health care providers should be aware of the factors that cause individuals to be unique.

a)

True

b)

False

5.

Culture is uniform among all members within a cultural group.

a)

true

b)

false

6.

Ethnicity is a classification of people based on:

a)

Skin color

b)

national origin and/or culture

c)

patterns of behavior

d)

biological characteristics

7.

Countries of origin for Asian Americans may include all of the following EXCEPT:

a)

China, Cambodia

b)

India, Indonesia

c)

Korea, Philippines

d)

England, Germany, and France

8.

Members of an ethnic group must practice all the beliefs of the group.

a)

true

b)

false

9.

Cultural diversity is influenced by race, culture, and ethnicity.

a)

true

b)

false

10.

Cultural assimilation means: absorption of a culturally distinct group into a dominant or prevailing culture.

a)

true

b)

false

11.

The process of learning the beliefs and behavior of a dominant culture and assuming some of the characteristics is called:

a)

cultural assimilation

b)

cultural sensitivity

c)

acculturation

d)

cultural diversity

12.

The ability to recognize and appreciate the personal characteristics of others is called:

a)

assimilation

b)

acculturation

c)

cultural diversity

d)

cultural sensitivity

13.
Race is based on _____________ characteristics, while Ethnicity is based on ____________ characteristics
a)
cultural, physical
b)
physical, cultural
c)
achieved, ascribed
d)
citizenship, cultural
14.
Widely held negative attitudes towards a group and its individual members is:
a)
prejudice
b)
racism
c)
discrimination
d)
stereotype
15.
Saying that all African Americans are good at sports is an example of a....
a)
a stereotype
b)
reversed discrimination
c)
discrimination
d)
active racism
16.

An Atheist is described as ...

a)

A person who doesn't believe that a god exists

b)

A person that practices several religions

c)

A person with no religion

d)

ALL of the above

17.
refers to people sharing certain biologically inherited physical characteristics that are considered important within a society
a)
race
b)
ethnic group
c)
minority group
d)
stereotype
18.

Which of these is an example of a cultural trait?

a)

sleeping

b)

eating a meal

c)

wearing a turban

d)

walking

19.

In the United States, which of the following is shared by all Americans?

a)

nationality

b)

language

c)

religion

d)

race

e)

ethnicity

20.
Believing some people are inferior or superior without even knowing them.
a)
racism
b)
Prejudice
c)
Discrimination
21.
A strong feeling or belief about a person without reviewing the facts:
a)
bias
b)
ethnocentric
c)
prejudice
d)
stereotyping
22.
The process of assuming that everyone in the same ethnic, racial or cultural group act the same, share the same beliefs or attitudes: a particular group is the same:
a)
ethnicity
b)
ethnocentric
c)
prejudice
d)
stereotyping
23.
Which of the following is not one of the of the four (4) basic characteristics of culture?
a)
Culture is learned
b)
Culture is passed down
c)
Culture is shared
d)
Culture is social in nature
24.
Classification of people based on physical or biological characteristics:
a)
culture
b)
ethnicity
c)
nationality
d)
race
25.
The belief in the superiority of one's own ethnic group:
a)
acculturation
b)
cultural diversity
c)
ethnicity
d)
ethnocentric
26.
In regards to cultural diversity, healthcare worker's must learn to be:
a)
Honest
b)
Hard workers
c)
tolerant
d)
professional
27.
An extended family consists of a mother, father and children as well as:
a)
Aunts and Uncles
b)
Grandparents
c)
Widows in family
d)
Nieces and Nephews
28.
The beliefs and practices of an individual regarding their "truths":
a)
religion
b)
spirituality
29.
The learning of the beliefs of a dominant culture and assuming some of the characteristics:
a)
Cultural assimilation
b)
Acculturation
30.
The absorption of a culturally distinct group into a dominant or prevailing culture:
a)
Acculturation
b)
Cultural Assimilation
31.
The authority figure in a matriarchal family is:
a)
oldest female
b)
youngest female
c)
oldest male
d)
youngest male
32.
The authority figure in a patriarchal family is:
a)
youngest male
b)
oldest female
c)
youngest female
d)
oldest male
33.

What is Cultural Diversity/Awareness?

a)

A.) Recognizing different beliefs, values, and customs that other people have, that are based on their origins or upbringing.

b)

B.) Everyone is the same, no matter where you come from.

c)

C.) Everyone is different, but they have the same beliefs and values.

d)

D.) Everyone is the same , but have different value systems.

34.

The phrase "Cultural Diversity" can also refer to having _____ culture(s) _____each other's differences.

a)

A.) the same, respect

b)

B.) different, disregard

c)

C.) different, respect

d)

D.) various, disrespect

35.

Cultural diversity is important because our country, workplaces, and schools increasingly consist of various _____, _____, and _____ groups.

a)

A.) clubs, organizations, hip

b)

B.) non-cultural, racial, and sports

c)

C.) farmers, leaders, elite

d)

D.) cultural, racial, ethnic

36.

Cultural awareness positions people to be _____ _______ in both personal and professional relationships.

a)

A.) less successful

b)

B.) more successful

c)

C.) less aware

d)

D.) more aware

37.

Language, dress, stories, food, music and dance are part of everyone's _____.

a)

A.) Culture

b)

B.) Government

c)

C.) Education system

d)

D.) Social interaction

38.

The way of life shared by a group of people is called _____.

a)

A.) Ethics

b)

B.) Living

c)

C.) Culture

d)

D.) Civilization

39.

This word means in which people are different.

a)

A.) Diversity

b)

B.) Commonality

c)

C.) Different

d)

D.) People

40.

Sharon is interested in learning about the people of Kenya. She begins a research paper and sends off for information from the Kenyan government. Sharon is exhibiting which of the following terms?

a)

A Multiculturalism

b)

B Cultural sensitivity

c)

C Ethnocentrism

d)

D Counterculture

41.

Which country would you most associate with Ackee and Saltfish?

a)

America

b)

England

c)

Jamaica

d)

Morocco

42.

Which of these is a food contributed by Italian Americans?

a)

Peaches

b)

Spaghetti

c)

Yams

d)

Rice

43.

Which culture do chopsticks come from?

a)

Italian Americans

b)

Chinese Americans

c)

Native Americans

d)

African Americans

44.

Which culture contributed foods like okra, lima beans, and yams?

a)

African American

b)

Native Americans

c)

Italian Americans

d)

Chinese Americans

45.

Cultural diversity is the understanding that people have different _____________ and ____________.

a)

families and friends

b)

foods and drinks

c)

beliefs and customs

d)

careers and income

46.
What do you call something passed down from generation to generation?
a)
Art
b)
Literature
c)
Tradition
d)
Culture
47.
Lisa's mom and grandmother used to bake a special banana bread together. Now Lisa and her mom bake the same special banana bread together. what is this an example of?
a)
Tradition
b)
Custom
c)
Belief
d)
Culture
48.

True or false

food is a part of culture.

a)

true

b)

false

49.

People who share the same language and live in the same area can have a different culture:

a)

True

b)

False

50.

The epitome of Hispanic food culture. Great for snacks or even as full course meal : Tortilla shells filled vegetables, meats, chicken, cheese, and/or even seafood, etc.

a)

Enchiladas

b)

Fajitas

c)

Tacos

d)

Buritos

51.

Define cuisine

a)

is a culture's foods and styles of cooking

b)

Beliefs, customs, and traditions shared by a large group of people

c)

is a group's specific way of doing things

d)

means relating to a specific culture

52.

Sausage with corn bred is known in Colombia as...

a)

Tacos

b)

Tamales

c)

Chorizo con arepa

d)

Hamburguesas

53.

Where are pupusas from?

a)

Honduras

b)

El Salvador

c)

Nicaragua

d)

Guatemala

54.

What is this?

a)

Fried Plantain

b)

Banan Peze

c)

Fried Bananas

d)

Flat fish

55.

What is this?

a)

Purple Salad

b)

Salade Russe

c)

Purple Stuff

d)

Whatever it is, it looks weird!

56.

Where did Arroz Con Pollo originate from?

a)

Brazil

b)

Spain

c)

Argentina

d)

Bolivia

57.

True or False: Cultural practices play a major role in the food choices we make.

a)

True

b)

False

58.
Preference that prevents impartial judgement
a)
Bias
b)
Ethnocentric
c)
Stereotype
d)
Sensitivity
59.
Individuals who believe in the supremacy of their own ethnic group. 
a)
Ethnocentric
b)
Prejudice
c)
Stereotype
d)
Acculturation
60.
A strong feeling or belief about a person or subject that is formed without reviewing the facts. 
a)
Prejudice
b)
Bias
c)
Stereotype
d)
Acculturation
61.
An assumption that is made that everyone in a particular group is the same. 
a)
Stereotype
b)
Cultural assimilation
c)
Prejudice
d)
Bias
62.
Mom, Dad, children
a)
Nuclear Family
b)
Extended Family
63.
Care that provides for the well being of the whole person. 
a)
Holistic Care 
b)
Acculturation
c)
Sensitivity
d)
Bias
64.
Grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins..etc..
a)
Nuclear Family
b)
Extended Family
65.
Absorption of a culturally distinct group into a dominant group. 
a)
Cultural Assimilation
b)
Acculturation
c)
Holistic care
66.
Process of learning beliefs of the dominant culture. 
a)
Acculturation
b)
Cultural Assimilation
c)
Ethnocentric
d)
Holistic Care
67.
The ability to recognize and appreciate the personal characteristics of others. 
a)
Sensitivity
b)
Bias
c)
Prejudice
d)
Holistic Care
68.

Values, beliefs, attitudes, languages, and symbols, rituals, behaviors and people passes from one generation to the next. Unique to a group of people. It is learned, shared, social, and dynamic.

a)

culture

b)

bias

c)

religion

d)

ethnicity

69.

Classification of people based on national origin or culture.

a)

Culture

b)

Race

c)

Ethnicity

d)

Prejudice

70.

Based on physical or biological characteristics such as skin color, facial features, bone structure. It cuts across multiple ethnic groups and cultures.

a)

Acculturation

b)

Race

c)

Ethnicity

d)

Stereotyping

71.

Absorption of many cultures into the dominant culture: "melting pot"

a)

Cultural assimilation

b)

Acculturation

c)

Culture

d)

Ethnocentrism

72.

Process of learning the beliefs and behaviors of the dominant culture. Occurs slowly over a long period of time.

a)

Ethniciity

b)

Sensitivity

c)

Acculturation

d)

Bias

73.

Ability to recognize and appreciate the personal characteristics of others

a)

Bias

b)

Sensitivity

c)

Prejudice

d)

Acculturation

74.

A preference that inhibits impartial judgement

a)

Bias

b)

Stereotyping

c)

Prejudice

d)

Ethnocentrism

75.

The belief in the supremacy of one's own cultural group

a)

Culture

b)

Sensitivity

c)

Ethnocentrism

d)

Bias

76.

Means to prejudge. A strong belief about a person that is formed without reviewing facts.

a)

Prejudice

b)

Stereotyping

c)

Ethnocentrism

d)

Cultural assimilation

77.

When assumptions are made that everyone in a particular group is the same, ignoring the individual characteristic and "labeling" people in a group.

a)

Prejudice

b)

Stereotyping

c)

Race

d)

Acculturation

78.

What has changed in American culture?

4 lines
79.

Why does culture change?

4 lines
80.

What's a discovery that has changed American culture in the last 50 years?

4 lines
81.

What's an invention that has changed American culture in the last 50 years?

4 lines
82.

Do you think ethnocentrism helps or hurts society?

a)

Helps Society

b)

Hurts Society

83.

Which is NOT an example of a cultural universal?

a)

Government

b)

Marriage

c)

Art

d)

Halloween

84.

Which is NOT an example of a cultural Particular?

a)

Food

b)

Brides wear white

c)

Christmas

d)

Belief in the after life

85.

Why might cultural universals exist?

a)

Genetic instinct to survive

b)

Physical Environment

c)

Same social problems

d)

Everyone has a different lifestyle