Question 1

The segregation of status groups was among the first studied by urban sociologists.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

__________ assimilation is a process whereby members of a group acquire the behavior, attitudes, sentiments, values, language, and history of the host society.

Accepted Answer

A)   Structural
B)   Social
C)   Behavioral
D)   PsychologicalE) B) and D)
F) None of the above C

Question 3

__________ groups are usually unstructured and include friendships, cliques, members of a classroom, and neighborhood groups.

Accepted Answer

A)   Associational
B)   Societal
C)   Psychological
D)   SocialE) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 4

At the beginning of the twentieth century, the U.S. population was __________ percent white.

Accepted Answer

A)   57
B)   67
C)   77
D)   87E) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 5

Compare and contrast the residential patterns of Hispanic Americans and Asian Americans.

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Question 6

__________ assimilation refers to the distribution of ethnic people through the social system of a society.

Accepted Answer

A)   Psychological
B)   Structural
C)   Behavioral
D)   SocialE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 7

Sociologists have identified four types of groups. Which of the following is NOT one of these?

Accepted Answer

A)   statistical
B)   societal
C)   psychological
D)   associationalE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 8

According to William Wilson, the black __________ is a heterogeneous grouping of families and individuals outside the mainstream of the American occupational system.

Accepted Answer

A)   middle class
B)   lower class
C)   underclass
D)   minorityE) A) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 9

In the 2000 census, Asian Americans made up __________ percent of the total U.S. population.

Accepted Answer

A)   4.9
B)   6.9
C)   8.9
D)   10.9E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 10

Members of __________ groups are aware of their similarities, but they do not interact nor do they have a formal organizational structure.

Accepted Answer

A)   psychological
B)   societal
C)   social
D)   associationalE) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 11

A(n)  __________ refers to the residential area of a city where an ethnic group has been involuntarily segregated.

Accepted Answer

A)   ghetto
B)   enclave
C)   colony
D)   neighborhoodE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 12

Some ethnic groups are distinctive but require only a moderate amount of assimilation. These groups are concentrated for only a single generation into areas called

Accepted Answer

A)   ghettoes.
B)   enclaves.
C)   colonies.
D)   neighborhoods.E) A) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 13

__________ groups are formed not by the members themselves, but by social scientists.

Accepted Answer

A)   Statistical
B)   Societal
C)   Associational
D)   PsychologicalE) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 14

The melting-pot model argues that recent immigrants locate near the central business district, and as their socioeconomic status improves, they move to better housing in other parts of the city, often the suburbs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

All Hispanic Americans share the same heritage.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

__________ groups are organized and normally have a constitution and a formal structure with officers.

Accepted Answer

A)   Societal
B)   Statistical
C)   Associational
D)   PsychologicalE) A) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 17

Identify and briefly describe each of the four types of groups identified by sociologists.

Accepted Answer

Sociologists identify four main types of groups: primary groups, secondary groups, reference groups, and social networks.

1. Primary groups are small, intimate groups characterized by close, personal relationships. These groups often include family members, close friends, and other individuals with whom we have strong emotional ties.

2. Secondary groups are larger and more formal than primary groups. They are often task-oriented and focused on achieving specific goals. Examples of secondary groups include work teams, clubs, and organizations.

3. Reference groups are groups to which individuals compare themselves and use as a standard for evaluating their own attitudes, behaviors, and beliefs. These groups can be either primary or secondary and can have a significant influence on an individual's self-concept and decision-making.

4. Social networks are a broader concept that refers to the web of social relationships that individuals have, including both personal and professional connections. These networks can be both formal and informal and play a crucial role in shaping an individual's opportunities and experiences.

Question 18

__________ Americans are the largest and most-segregated minority group in the United States.

Accepted Answer

A)   Hispanic
B)   Black
C)   Asian
D)   NativeE) A) and D)
F) A) and C) B

Question 19

Social scientists have identified three sets of factors that influence segregation. Which of the following is NOT one of these factors?

Accepted Answer

A)   socioeconomic
B)   ecological
C)   voluntary
D)   involuntaryE) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 20

A charter groups is usually the last ethnic group to enter a territory.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

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Members of __________ groups are aware of their similarities, but they do not interact nor do they have a formal organizational structure.

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Some ethnic groups are distinctive but require only a moderate amount of assimilation. These groups are concentrated for only a single generation into areas called

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__________ groups are formed not by the members themselves, but by social scientists.

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The melting-pot model argues that recent immigrants locate near the central business district, and as their socioeconomic status improves, they move to better housing in other parts of the city, often the suburbs.

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All Hispanic Americans share the same heritage.

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__________ groups are organized and normally have a constitution and a formal structure with officers.

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Members of __________ groups are aware of their similarities, but they do not interact nor do they have a formal organizational structure.

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A(n) __________ refers to the residential area of a city where an ethnic group has been involuntarily segregated.

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Some ethnic groups are distinctive but require only a moderate amount of assimilation. These groups are concentrated for only a single generation into areas called

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__________ groups are formed not by the members themselves, but by social scientists.

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The melting-pot model argues that recent immigrants locate near the central business district, and as their socioeconomic status improves, they move to better housing in other parts of the city, often the suburbs.

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All Hispanic Americans share the same heritage.

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__________ groups are organized and normally have a constitution and a formal structure with officers.

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