Children who immigrate to Western countries often have ethnic and cultural heritages that are very different from the customs and norms of mainstream Western culture. Research indicates that these children are most likely to be well-adjusted and high-achieving when they:
a. Retain certain aspects of their heritage but also learn Western ways of doing things
b. Model the behaviors of classmates rather than those of family members
c. Steadfastly hold on to their cultural heritage until they reach puberty
d. Adopt Western behaviors and values as quickly as possible
Ques. 2Carlos is the first member of his family to be born in the United States. Carlos's family and surrounding community have given him a deep grounding in traditional Mexican culture. Carlos's intense academic experiences at a private high school and top-tier U.S. business school have given Carlos a keen understanding of mainstream American society. Carlos is successful and at ease in both of these worlds. This form of acculturation is known as:
a. rejection
b. assimilation
c. selective adoption
d. a bicultural orientation
Ques. 3Three of the following strategies should help promote a sense of community in the classroom. Which strategy is least likely to promote a sense of community?
a. Ask students to tutor children at younger grade levels.
b. Have students occasionally work in small cooperative groups.
c. Have students rotate certain classroom chores (e.g., feeding the class goldfish).
d. Publicly praise individual students who show high academic achievement.
Ques. 4The Tanaka family emigrated from Japan to the United States 25 years ago. Although they maintain the religious and cultural traditions of their homeland, they also show great enthusiasm for eating Thanksgiving dinner and hanging stockings for Santa Claus to fill at Christmas. This form of acculturation is known as:
a. rejection
b. assimilation
c. accommodation
d. selective adoption
Ques. 5Three of the following depict challenges that children from low-income homes are likely to face. Which situation is least typical?
a. Terry is sometimes late for school because her father and mother are fighting about overdue bills and so are preoccupied when it is time to take her to school.
b. Trina is unable to attend school because her parents take her with them when they go on long car trips to visit family members in distant cities.
c. Timothy's asthma is exacerbated by pollution from a nearby chemical plant.
d. Thomas's only meal of the day is the free lunch he gets at school.
Ques. 6The Hermann family emigrated from Germany to the United States three generations ago. The Hermanns have totally embraced the values and customs of the United States. The youngest generation of Hermanns does not speak or understand German. This form of acculturation is known as:
a. rejection
b. assimilation
c. selective adoption
d. a bicultural orientation
Ques. 7Which one of the following statements is true regarding stepfamilies?
a. Children accept a stepfather more easily than they accept a stepmother.
b. Most children and adolescents adjust well to a blended family situation.
c. Daughters may adjust to a blended family situation, but sons almost never do.
d. Young children usually adjust well to a blended family situation, but adolescents rarely do.
Ques. 8Properly addressing the contexts in individual children's lives requires:
a. Considering children's individual risks and protective factors
b. Encouraging assimilation while respecting individuality
c. Overriding family cultural tradition when it conflicts with classroom expectations
d. Respecting family choices in all situations
Ques. 9Ten-year-old Wayne's father has just moved out of their home, and his parents are in the process of getting a divorce. Three of the following are likely to be true about Wayne. Which one is likely to be false?
a. Wayne's family is probably wealthy rather than poor.
b. Wayne may have to move into a smaller home or apartment.
c. Wayne feels anxious and uncertain about what the custody arrangements might be.
d. Despite his parents' frequent arguments in recent months, the news of their impending divorce has caught Wayne by surprise.
Ques. 10Martha and Desmond are married and raising three children. Which one of the following best illustrates the co-parenting aspect of their marriage?
a. They must determine who will take charge of paying the bills each month.
b. They must agree on appropriate consequences when a child misbehaves.
c. Martha typically defers to Desmond's judgment when a crisis arises.
d. They must work hard to keep their intimate moments private.
Ques. 11Three of the following statements are typically true of fathers. Which one is not typically true?
a. Fathers are less likely than mothers to tend to children's physical needs.
b. Fathers are more likely than mothers to engage children in active physical play.
c. Fathers are more likely than mothers to help children learn to get along with others outside the family.
d. Fathers are more likely than mothers to encourage children to talk about personal things.
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