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The learned and shared behavioral patterns, beliefs, and values of a group of people that are passed on from one generation to the next is known as |
| | A) | culture. |
| | B) | minority. |
| | C) | ethnicity. |
| | D) | socioeconomic status. |
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Family income is a good measure of |
| | A) | ethnicity. |
| | B) | socioeconomic status. |
| | C) | culture. |
| | D) | ethnocentrism. |
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A tendency to favor one's own group over others is called |
| | A) | ethnicity. |
| | B) | socioeconomic status. |
| | C) | culture. |
| | D) | ethnocentrism. |
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When compared to adolescents in other developed countries, U.S. adolescents spend less time |
| | A) | in paid work. |
| | B) | doing homework. |
| | C) | doing hobbies or sports. |
| | D) | participating in discretionary activities. |
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In comparison to adolescents from European cultures, U.S. adolescents are often described as more |
| | A) | passive. |
| | B) | rebellious. |
| | C) | achievement-oriented. |
| | D) | mentally healthy. |
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Of the different ethnic groups living in the U.S., _______ is the most achievement oriented? |
| | A) | African-American. |
| | B) | Asian American. |
| | C) | Latino. |
| | D) | Anglo-American. |
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The melting pot belief in the United States assumes which process of cultural adaptation? |
| | A) | assimilation |
| | B) | acculturation |
| | C) | accommodation |
| | D) | cultural schema shifting |
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Which of the following is NOT an adolescent rite of passage? |
| | A) | experimentation with alcohol |
| | B) | participation in athletics |
| | C) | experimentation with sex |
| | D) | gaining independence from parents |
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By the end of adolescence, _____ of youth has had sexual intercourse. |
| | A) | 30%. |
| | B) | 50%. |
| | C) | 70%. |
| | D) | 90%. |
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_______ promotes a pluralistic approach to understanding two or more cultures? |
| | A) | The alternation model |
| | B) | The multicultural model |
| | C) | Assimilation |
| | D) | Cross-cultural studies |
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Rituals such as bar mitzvah and bat mitzvah and confirmation are examples of |
| | A) | rites of passage. |
| | B) | cultural transitions of sexuality. |
| | C) | evidence of ethnocentrism. |
| | D) | family traditions. |
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The most widely experienced rite of passage for U.S. adolescents is probably |
| | A) | a religious ceremony. |
| | B) | going off to college. |
| | C) | graduating from high school. |
| | D) | buying their first car. |
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When an adolescent has a negative attitude about another individual because that individual belongs to a particular group, the adolescent is exhibiting |
| | A) | values. |
| | B) | an opinion. |
| | C) | prejudice. |
| | D) | cognitive narrowing. |
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Which of the following is true of higher-SES parents? |
| | A) | They are more concerned that their children conform to society expectations. |
| | B) | They create a home atmosphere in which it is clear that parents have authority over children. |
| | C) | They are more directive with their children. |
| | D) | They are less likely to use physical punishment. |
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Poor children experience |
| | A) | more social support because they must band together. |
| | B) | more use of computers because they are in schools and libraries. |
| | C) | more air and water pollution. |
| | D) | higher quality childcare. |
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The feminization of poverty refers to |
| | A) | the fact that more women than men live in poverty. |
| | B) | the fact that women are now equal to men in poverty. |
| | C) | the fact that women are responsible for poverty. |
| | D) | the fact that the feminist movement is responsible for poverty. |
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The U.S. federal government acknowledges _____ different Native American tribes? |
| | A) | 23 |
| | B) | 106 |
| | C) | 511 |
| | D) | 2,078. |
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Compared to the United States, the ethnic subcultures of Canadian adolescents tend to be organized along the lines of |
| | A) | economic power. |
| | B) | political affiliation. |
| | C) | religious participation. |
| | D) | gender differences. |
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Attempts to reduce the harmful effects of violent TV have resulted in |
| | A) | increased frequency of watching violent TV but decreased identification with violent characters. |
| | B) | increased frequency of watching violent TV and increased identification with violent characters. |
| | C) | decreased frequency of watching violent TV but increased identification with violent characters. |
| | D) | decreased frequency of watching violent TV and decreased identification with violent characters. |
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Adolescents spend approximately ______ hour(s) a day using some form of mass media? |
| | A) | one |
| | B) | three |
| | C) | five |
| | D) | seven |
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Children from low-SES backgrounds are at high risk for all of the following EXCEPT |
| | A) | depression |
| | B) | peer conflict |
| | C) | low self-confidence |
| | D) | academic success |
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______ of the children in the United States live in poverty. |
| | A) | Two percent |
| | B) | Nine percent |
| | C) | Sixteen-point-seven percent |
| | D) | Forty percent |
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El Puente is a social program for |
| | A) | low-income Latinos. |
| | B) | adolescent girls. |
| | C) | Protestants. |
| | D) | English-speaking immigrants. |
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In terms of media use, girls are likely to spend more time than boys |
| | A) | listening to music. |
| | B) | playing computer games. |
| | C) | watching television. |
| | D) | None of the above is correct. |
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Television has been criticized for all the following EXCEPT |
| | A) | teaching adolescents that problems are easily resolved. |
| | B) | declining national achievement test scores. |
| | C) | creating passive learners. |
| | D) | increasing the leisure activities of adolescents. |
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U.S. adolescents generally learn how to use the Internet |
| | A) | by teaching themselves. |
| | B) | from parents. |
| | C) | from siblings. |
| | D) | at school. |
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According to research, frequent and involved exposure to sexually oriented media is linked to adolescents: |
| | A) | greater acceptance of stereotypical attitudes about sex. |
| | B) | greater acceptance of casual attitudes about sex. |
| | C) | higher expectations about prevalence of sexual activity. |
| | D) | All the above are correct. |
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__________ adolescents are most likely to have Internet access at home. |
| | A) | Non-Latino Caucasian |
| | B) | Latino |
| | C) | African American |
| | D) | Native American |
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