Ethnic Studies 101 - Quiz 1
A 1990 study found that immigrants belonging to ethnic groups less accepted
by Americans were five times more likely to become American citizens than
immigrants of low social distance who were otherwise similarly situated. -
correct answer ✔False
A group that consists of people who interact on an impersonal or limited
emotional basis for some practical or specific purpose is a(n) - correct answer
✔secondary group
A set of generalized beliefs used to explain and justify the interests of those
who hold them is (a)n - correct answer ✔Ideology
Americans labeling their major league baseball championship games a World
Series, although it's a strictly US professional sports program, is an example
of - correct answer ✔Ethnocentrism
An out-group may become a positive reference group if members of the in-
group perceive it as having a conspicuous advantage over them in terms of
survival or adaptation to the environment, success in warfare, or a stronger
political structure. - correct answer ✔True
Any culturally or socially distinctive social group possessing economic,
political and social power, and discriminating against a subordinate minority
group is (a)n - correct answer ✔Dominant group
Anyone who criticizes today's immigrants as being slower to Americanize,
learn English and become a cohesive part of American society than past
immigrants is falling victim to - correct answer ✔The Dillingham flaw
A 1990 study found that immigrants belonging to ethnic groups less accepted
by Americans were five times more likely to become American citizens than
immigrants of low social distance who were otherwise similarly situated. -
correct answer ✔False
A group that consists of people who interact on an impersonal or limited
emotional basis for some practical or specific purpose is a(n) - correct answer
✔secondary group
A set of generalized beliefs used to explain and justify the interests of those
who hold them is (a)n - correct answer ✔Ideology
Americans labeling their major league baseball championship games a World
Series, although it's a strictly US professional sports program, is an example
of - correct answer ✔Ethnocentrism
An out-group may become a positive reference group if members of the in-
group perceive it as having a conspicuous advantage over them in terms of
survival or adaptation to the environment, success in warfare, or a stronger
political structure. - correct answer ✔True
Any culturally or socially distinctive social group possessing economic,
political and social power, and discriminating against a subordinate minority
group is (a)n - correct answer ✔Dominant group
Anyone who criticizes today's immigrants as being slower to Americanize,
learn English and become a cohesive part of American society than past
immigrants is falling victim to - correct answer ✔The Dillingham flaw
