When members of either a racial or an ethnic minority group take on the characteristics of the mainstream culture by adapting their own culture patterns, __________ has occurred.
A. adaptation
B. assimilation
C. assassination
D. cooptation
Answer: B
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According to the text's discussion of gay and lesbian families, __________
a. the AIDS epidemic has led homosexual couples to abandon thoughts of having children of their own b. very few homosexual couples consider themselves to be "married" c. substantial research findings indicate that children in homosexual families suffer devastating problems as a result of their parents' nonconformity d. All of the above e. None of the above
According to sociobiologists, which of the following characteristics is related to successful reproduction?
a. altruism toward all members of the society b. altruism toward kin c. larger bone structure d. men with a higher sperm count
Identify a true statement about the frail elderly
A) Most frail elderly do not have long-term health care insurance. B) They are invariably taken care of in institutional settings. C) Age discrimination is an issue of more concern for the frail elderly than sexuality and health. D) They are not able to complete at least three personal care activities related to independent living.
Combining traditional Christian religious beliefs with the dominant forms of sports sometimes creates challenges for athletes because Christianity emphasizes
A. training the body, whereas sports emphasize sacrificing the body. B. humility and service, whereas sports emphasize personal success. C. that bodies are strong, whereas sports emphasize that bodies are weak. D. aggression, whereas sports emphasize following rules.