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Complexity, differentiation, and institutionalization are characteristics of human life that differentiates it from those of animals
True
False
Race refers to a person's physical characteristics, such as bone structure and skin, hair, or eye color. Ethnicity, however, refers to cultural factors, including nationality, regional culture, ancestry, and language. Sarah is a Japanese born American citizen who is Muslim.
What is Sarah’s ethnicity?
Arab
Hispanic
Asian
White
____ is an organized system of beliefs that tie together many attitudes, values, beliefs, worldviews, and norms provide guidelines for living.
a) Religion
b) Spirituality
c) A culture's set of normal values
d) A culture's set of sacred morals
Which one of the following statements is true regarding cultural worldviews?
a) An important aspect of our worldviews is how we think about our self.
b) They are universal belief systems about the world.
c) People have worldviews because of globalization.
d) Most cultures share the same cultural worldviews.
______ is the process by which we learn and internalize the rules and patterns of the society in which we live. This process, which occurs over a long pattern of time, involves learning and mastering societal norms, attitudes, values, and belief systems. Fill in the blank.
a) Enculturation
b) Socialization
c) Acculturation
d) Adaptation
Which of the following generally refers to the products of the socialization process – the subjective, underlying, psychological aspects of culture that become internalized through development?
a) Enculturation
b) Adaptation
c) Personality
d) Temperament
What is prejudice?
a predisposition to believe a certain way about something, usually negatively
coming together as one
prejudging without all the facts
art, music, food, dress, etc. of a group
What is unity?
a predisposition to believe a certain way about something, usually negatively
coming together as one
prejudging without all the facts
art, music, food, dress, etc. of a group
What is acceptance?
a sense of one's self and who one is
fair treatment and consequences
differences
acknowledging and welcoming someone
What is identity?
a sense of one's self and who one is
fair treatment and consequences
differences
acknowledging and welcoming someone
What is diversity?
a sense of one's self and who one is
fair treatment and consequences
differences
acknowledging and welcoming someone
Discrimination is...
unjust treatment based on race, gender, age, etc.
based on nationality and race
being fair or impartial
made up of people from many nationalities and cultures
accepting others (even when they are different from us)
Ethnicity is...
unjust treatment based on race, gender, age, etc.
based on nationality and race
being fair or impartial
made up of people from many nationalities and cultures
accepting others (even when they are different from us)
Tolerance is...
unjust treatment based on race, gender, age, etc.
based on nationality and race
being fair or impartial
made up of people from many nationalities and cultures
accepting others (even when they are different from us)
Melting pot is...
unjust treatment based on race, gender, age, etc.
based on nationality and race
being fair or impartial
made up of people from many nationalities and cultures
accepting others (even when they are different from us)
Culture is..... (multiple answers)
The total human made environment
The values and beliefs
The way of life
The symbols and interpretations
Young children’s natural curiosity motivates them to watch, listen, and learn so much about social roles, behaviors, and attitudes.
True
False
Culture determines the way in which each person
Think, feels and behaves
Spends their time
Spends their money
Looks
Culture never changes.
True
False
It is important in these early years to develop an understanding of the child’s own culture and to sow the seeds of cross-cultural understanding.
True
False
By celebrating unity and diversity during the early years of school, the exploration of the concepts of likenesses and differences takes place.
True
False
A school environment that celebrates both diversity and unity is built on a foundation of deep respect for all individuals and groups.
True
False
It is not important to understand your own beliefs and attitudes towards people different from you when teaching children about diversity
True
False
Cross-cultural communication means ....
The communication between different group of culture and language
The act of feeling of admiration for somebody
Behavior that shows that you respect somebody or something
something spoken, not written
Cross-cultural communication...
Can help us understand only the people from our country.
Can help us understand the differences that separate people from other cultures.
Can´t help us very much.
Can´t avoid culture shocks.
When we come in contact with people of different cultures, we sometimes experience psychological discomfort known as
Culture shock
Psychological shock
Culture phobia
None of them.
______ is (are) a collective phenomenon that is about elements of our mental programming that we share with others in a society.
A. Beliefs
B. Attitudes
C. Culture
D. Values
Culture is a learned and behavioral responses acquired over time that includes implicit versus explicit beliefs, attitudes, values, customs, norms, taboos, arts, and life ways accepted by a community of individuals.
True
False
Cultural awareness is defined as
Being knowledgeable about one’s own thoughts, feelings, and sensations.
Being able to recognize that my skin color is different than other ethnic groups.
Being able to speak another language.
What is the first step in achieving cultural competency?
Developing an understanding of various cultural practices
Awareness that your worldview is rooted in your specific culture
Acquiring knowledge about a different culture
Practice cross-cultural communication skills
Which of these may be needed for developing cross-cultural communication skills?
Knowledge of the cultural practices of another group.
Awareness of your own worldview.
An expert or local from that culture who can help introduce you to communication practices.
All of these may be needed for true cross-cultural communication skills.
What is meant by term 'diversity'?
Sameness
Difference
Equality
Inequality
The customs, beliefs and art, way of life and social organization of a particular area or region called........
Unity
Culture
Profession
Factors that influence the creation of culture include the environment, group life, resources, and the evolved human mind. Resources can include:
Money
Food
Water
All of the above
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