Which group has a 30% higher risk of death from major health problems than the white population?
a. black
b. Native Americans
c. Hispanic
d. Asian
ANSWER: a
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A. conflict theory B. symbolic interactionism C. functionalist theory D. none of these
Tiffany, one of the two Korean-American girls in the K-pop group Girls' Generation thought she would be able to adjust easily to life in Korea because her parents spoke Korean at home in the U.S. But she found that she had to learn so many little things. Tiffany was experiencing
a. reverse ethnocentrism. b. re-entry shock. c. culture shock. d. cultural relativism.
A major study on divorce indicates that:
a. the emotional stress of divorce for children dissipates within a year b. the lack of conflict between the now divorced parents enhances their relationships with the children c. the majority of divorces do not turn out well for both partners d. within 18 months most divorced adults have remarried
Which of the following is a way to ensure effective communication in relationships?
A) Using "you" statements B) Asking closed-ended questions C) Avoiding reflective thinking D) Giving congruent messages